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October is Library Month
Month: September 2023
Orange Shirt Day
Wear an orange shirt to school on Friday, September 29
September 30th is Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. Our school will be closed on Monday, October 2. As a school community, we will take Friday, September 29 as an opportunity to learn more about Truth and Reconciliation. At Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, we encourage all students and staff to wear an orange shirt in school on Friday, September 29, as well as on September 30th.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established as the Canadian government’s formal recognition of the importance of Orange Shirt Day, observed on September 30 over most of the last decade, as part of the overall effort of raising awareness and provoking discussion about the impact of Residential Schools in Canada, and finding the path toward reconciliation.
Truth & Reconciliation Week in Surrey Schools
September 30 is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This week in Surrey Schools we will learn more about Residential Schools and the impact this and other forms of oppressive colonialism have had on Indigenous Peoples, and how this affects all Canadians.
On Monday, the teachers and other staff members of LTSS had a Professional Development opportunity at the Kwantlen Cultural Center. All week long, staff will continue with Professional Development to learn more about such things as Indigenous language, art and culture.
Together, staff and students at LTSS are encouraged to take some time this week to prepare for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to take advantage of all of this week’s different opportunities to learn more about issues and ideas that are vital to Indigenous Peoples, including the horrible legacy of Residential Schools and our national desire for Truth and Reconciliation.
Banned Books Week is Coming Up
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, or the “Day of Atonement”, is the holiest day on the Jewish Calendar. For devout Jews in Canada and around the world, Yom Kippur is the most important Holiday, beyond Hanukkah or even the Passover. Many Jews will spend the entire day in fasting, praying and other observances.
In 2023 Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 24, and ends at nightfall on September 25. (This is according to the Gregorian Calendar, while the Jewish Calendar is at year 5784.)
Find out more:
What is Yom Kippur? (Chabad.org)
Autumn Equinox
This year the Autumn Equinox, also known as the September, Autumnal or Fall Equinox, takes place at 11:49 PM (PDT) on September 22.
Summer ends.
Autumn begins.
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Stephen King
American writer Stephen King was born on this day in 1947. King has been referred to as the “King of Horror” as he has written dozens of horror novels and hundreds of horror stories. Some of his best known works include Carrie, It, The Shining, and the Dark Tower series. Many of his novels and stories have been adapted for film and television.
King’s works aren’t limited to horror. He has also written books and stories that fit it many other categories or genres. Many lovers of the films “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Stand By Me.” don’t realize that these films were adapted from King’s books.
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Myth Busting
There are an alarming number of myths about SOGI education in our schools that are being passed around in our neighbourhoods and around the nation. Misinformation, disinformation, distortions and lies are rampant. Here are some links to resources to find out more about what is happening in BC Schools and to learn more about why SOGI inclusive education is so important.
SOGI Inclusive Education Myth Busting
Surrey Schools SOGI-Inclusive Education
SOGI-PSST (Protecting Surrey Schools Together)
Government of British Columbia: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Information for Parents from Canada’s Paediatricians
We live, study and work in a diverse gender society. Today’s children and youth are growing up in a new gender world. It is important to acknowledge and create an environment that respects and celebrates our differences in gender identities and sexual orientation and expression. Creating an inclusive culture prevents children and youth from experiencing distress, discrimination, bullying and ultimately negative health outcomes. Creating a respectful environment helps transgender and gender creative children lead happy, healthy and confident lives.
Fraser Health
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We want to get good books onto our shelves, so that you can get those good books into your hands, so that you can read good books that you are interested in.
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*Books include regular printed books in hardcover or paperback form, ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We also have magazines, board games, DVDs and other audiovisual materials, and much, much more.
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