OCTOBER 2024
K-12 Cyber Security Awareness Month
2 Custodial & Facilities Staff Appreciation Day
2-4 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
6-12 Fire Prevention Week
11-12 Yom Kippur
16-22 National Bus Safety Week
18 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
21 October is Canadian School Library Day - Thank your Learning Commons Technicians for all they do to promote literacy and the fun of reading in your schools.
20-26 Local Government Week
24 Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day
31 Diwali
31 Halloween
ADHD is a medical neurobiological disorder, included in the field of mental health. For more information about ADHD, please visit the ADHD Info page provided by the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC).
Our Safe and Accepting Schools LibGuide provides resources for teachers regarding various learning disabilities.
( French translation available on website)
co-hosted by MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation.
Canadian women weren't considered to be "persons" in the eyes of the law until October 18, 1929.
Women at Work: Economic Growth Past, Present and Future
Courtesy of the Status of Women Canada website.
It is important that we remember the women who have shaped us and recognize those who make positive change today. Check out this timeline of Women in Canadian History
International Day of the Girl Child - October 11
Learn about some incredible women in the SORA Women's History Collection.
Celebrate Women's History Month with videos from the National Film Board of Canada
Watch 14 & Muslim on CBC! (Grades 7-12)
Download the Teachers Resource Guide: (scroll to bottom of page)
Stay safe while you are surfing the internet.
Check out the How Do I.... Share and Stay Safe Online tips from the VLC:
For Students Kindergarten to Grade 6
Check Sora regularly for new additions and featured themed collections
For access to even MORE eBooks & audiobooks - go to the VLC Games & Databases page - eBooks!
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EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND CONTESTS
The above link is your source for information on educational events and contests sponsored by reputable Canadian organizations. Many of the contests can be worked into the curriculum. New items are added on a regular basis. This is the perfect chance for students and educators to shine.
MS Read-a-Thon inspires kids to read as much as they can, all for an incredible cause. The rules are simple. Read whatever you like, as much as you can, from October 14th to November 15th.
Children can register with their school (teachers, you can register your class) or individually. Best of all, by joining our quest, not only will you awaken a love of reading, you will also be helping people who live with multiple sclerosis (MS) in your community. REGISTER
October 14, 2024
31 October
This year Diwali, the festival of lights, is on Thursday October 31, 2024, 6:22 am to Friday November 1, 2024, 8:46 am. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. Learn about why and how Diwali is celebrated.
