Did you know that Canada has a Poet Laureate? Can you name her?
Find out more about our current Poet Laureate and those who have held this prestigious post in the past: Parliamentary Poet Laureate
April is National Poetry Month in Canada.
Are you a writer? Do you like winning prizes? Have you ever wanted to give writing a try? Do you have a stories to tell? Do you have a poem to share?
Find out more. Contact Mr. Ferrier of the English Department.
Come down to your School Library and check out some of our anthologies of poems, as well books about poets and poetry.
April in Poetry Month in Canada. Join with us in your School Library as we celebrate Poetry and Poets all month long.
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The beloved Scottish poet was born on this day in 1759. From Scotland to all parts of the world where you will find people with Scottish roots,”Burns Night” is not just a celebration of the man, but also of Scottish heritage.
“‘Burns Night‘, also termed a ‘Burns Supper,’is a celebration of the life and works of the poet Robert Burns; Scottish by birth and held in fond regard by Scots all over the world, his life and poetry speak to the struggles common to all people. It is an evening of food, drink, entertainment, and friendship. It is an event that transcends time, geographical borders, political, and religious beliefs to bring people together in celebration of the everyman.” (From burnsnight.net)
For more information on Robbie Burns and “Burns Night”:
The beloved Scottish poet was born on this day in 1759. From Scotland to all parts of the world where you will find people with Scottish roots,”Burns Night” is not just a celebration of the man, but also of Scottish heritage.
“‘Burns Night‘, also termed a ‘Burns Supper,’is a celebration of the life and works of the poet Robert Burns; Scottish by birth and held in fond regard by Scots all over the world, his life and poetry speak to the struggles common to all people. It is an evening of food, drink, entertainment, and friendship. It is an event that transcends time, geographical borders, political, and religious beliefs to bring people together in celebration of the everyman.” (From burnsnight.net)
For more information on Robbie Burns and “Burns Night”:
Shel Silverstein was born on this day in Chicago in 1928. He is the author of such celebrated works as The Giving Tree. In recent times he might be best known from a reference in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
The second day of the LTSS Poetry Slam! featured a dozen senior students. An even larger crowd than the previous day came to check out the proceedings. The audience was treated to many outstanding performances. Thanks to all our poets who shared, and to all the students who came out to watch and listen.
We at the School Library Learning Commons were thrilled to host the 1st Annual Poetry Slam today at lunch. Today the Junior category took place before a small but enthusiastic crowd! The poets shared some wonderful words with us.
Tomorrow at the lunch the Senior Poetry Slam features many more poets. We are expecting that will also mean an even bigger audience. Join us tomorrow at lunch for another Poetry Slam!
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School Library 