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OCTOBER 2025
Check out the Calendar of Holidays and Celebrations for a more complete list including some silly fun day ideas
Canadian Islamic History Month
Canadian Women's History Month
5 - 11 Fire Prevention Week
19 - 25 Local Government Week -
Check your municipality's website:
Many townships and cities will post information about their Local Government Week activities.
Visit the AMCTO website:
The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) often provides information and resources for Local Government Week.
19 - 25 National Bus Safety Week
27 - 31 Media Literacy Week
2 Custodial and Facilities Staff Appreciation Day
9 Harry Potter Book Day - Friends and Foes
17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
21 Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day
22 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
27 Canadian School Library Day
31 Halloween
Significant Faith Days
6 Sukkot
18 Dhanteras
21 Diwali
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)
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)
Events & Activities Media Literacy Week Teacher’s Hub
co-hosted by MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation.
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!
Try our:
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.
Harry Potter Book Day
Friends and Foes
9 October 2025
October 13, 2025
This year the five-day festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, is on October 18, 2025 to October 22, 2025. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. Learn about why and how Diwali is celebrated.
31 October
