January 28, 2022 Newsletter
Engage, Inspire, Empower
Our goal is to support the success of our students, to promote a life-long enjoyment of reading, and to provide knowledge building experiences with 24/7 access to information in a welcoming environment that is conducive to learning.
We strive to achieve this goal through attention to Equity, Well Being and Achievement.
Next week we start a brand new semester on February 3, 2022! A new semester brings new experiences and challenges. We are here for you and look forward to supporting your resource and learning needs in the Library Learning Commons. We have gathered some virtual resources and supports to help.
Bell Let’s Talk Day was Wednesday, January 26. Let's Keep listening, talking and being there for ourselves and each other
The First Page is a national writing competition for Grades 7 to 12 students in Canada. Students are invited to write the first page of a novel, imagining how present-day issues and trends have played out 150 years in the future. (CBC Books)
Reimaging our Futures Together
SHORT SUMMARY
Our humanity and planet Earth are under threat. The pandemic has only served
to prove our fragility and our interconnectedness. Now urgent action, taken
together, is needed to change course and reimagine our futures. This report by
the International Commission on the Futures of Education acknowledges the
power of education to bring about profound change. (UNESCO)
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we commence a fresh new semester at Lawrence Park C.I. together.
Mrs. Zwaan and Mr. Christensen