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Welcome to the October Issue of the Library Newsletter! There is a lot going on at our secondary library during October, so feel free to come by and see all we have to offer. Enjoy the space and resources as the library is now fully opened to students and faculty alike! We hope you enjoy this month's issue. - Erica, Grade 11
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
OCTOBER IS...BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
OCTOBER IS...BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
Every year, the international community bands together to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer on people.
Every year, the international community bands together to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer on people.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and almost 2.3 million new cases were diagnosed in 2020 alone.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and almost 2.3 million new cases were diagnosed in 2020 alone.
While survival rates are on the rise, it is still important to stand by the survivors and give them our support.
While survival rates are on the rise, it is still important to stand by the survivors and give them our support.
GAA celebrates these resilient people by decorating the halls with encouraging posters and promoting our culture of kindness. The library has a display too! We hope to see you all wearing pink in support on Thursday the 28th!
GAA celebrates these resilient people by decorating the halls with encouraging posters and promoting our culture of kindness. The library has a display too! We hope to see you all wearing pink in support on Thursday the 28th!
SPOTLIGHT: STUDENT LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
SPOTLIGHT: STUDENT LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
EMILY BURT GRADE 12
EMILY BURT GRADE 12
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU USUALLY HELP WITH?
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU USUALLY HELP WITH?
I've made decorations for the shelves for easier navigation, labelled IB books, and organized books back into their proper places, to name a few things.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO?
Definitely decorating the library for occasions such as national day, breast cancer awareness month, national reading month etc.
HOW HAVE YOU WORKED TO HELP MAKE STUDENTS MORE AWARE OF OUR LIBRARY?
HOW HAVE YOU WORKED TO HELP MAKE STUDENTS MORE AWARE OF OUR LIBRARY?
Hanging up posters, working on the Library Instagram, and creating decorations are just some of the things we library volunteers do to draw students in to the Library!
STUDENT AND STAFF PICK OF THE MONTH
STUDENT AND STAFF PICK OF THE MONTH
Umaiza Akmal | Grade 6
Umaiza Akmal | Grade 6
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
It is an interesting book and it has a good plot. The story is about a girl going to a camp. I rate the book 9 out of 10.
Borrow the book from the library! Goodreads link to this book is here!
October is National Principals Month too! This is an opportunity for our community to celebrate and honor our principals for their continuous support and leadership. Here are their book picks!
Mr. Scott Macdonald | MS Vice Principal
Mr. Scott Macdonald | MS Vice Principal
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Mr. Macdonald's Book Rating: 8/10 The book is so much better, I enjoyed reading it!
Goodreads link to this book is here!
Ms. Erin Lumpkins | HS Vice Principal
Ms. Erin Lumpkins | HS Vice Principal
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Ms. Lumpkins' Book Rating: 10/10 I love it!!!
Borrow the book from the library! Goodreads link for this book here!
Mr. Kain Klinkhammer | Secondary School Principal
Mr. Kain Klinkhammer | Secondary School Principal
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Borrow the book from the library! Goodreads link for this book here!
LIBRARY RESOURCES
LIBRARY RESOURCES
For more library resources and services please visit the Library website.
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