It was a pleasure for the SC Library Learning Commons to host Law 12 guest speakers again this year. We had two parents from our community generously give of their time to share with Ms. Pershin’s students their real life experience with law and order in our community. Constable Ben Wong Moon with the Vancouver Police Department, returned to share again this year on Criminal Law and policing. Larry Yen, a lawyer at Boughton Law Corporation, shared with the students about Corporate Law and his 23 years in the field. Both were enriching opportunities for students to see how the concepts they are learning about are lived out by professionals in the field. A big thank-you to both these parents!

Mrs. Tinsley’s Art 11/12 students have painted some beautiful landscapes on display now on in the Library Learning Commons. Come sit in a comfy chair and read a good book while you enjoy the view!

This week the Makerspace CORE Club will try their hand at making beaded jewelery. Here are some videos for inspiration:

Ms. Toteda’s English 9 classes visited the library to check out some amazing non-fiction reads on a variety of topics that interest them, then wrote reviews to share with peers! Mrs. Memmott has been enjoying reading all their recommendations. Click on the covers below to read a few yourself.

Mr. Lok’s Media Design 10 students were challenged to research and respond to social justice issues through photography. Scan the QR codes in the images below to view their amazing work!

Despite new safety enhancements, the Library is still open to students.

Students can check out or return books 15 minutes before school or after school.

Students can also visit during their grade’s assigned lunch hour:

Gr 9- Wednesday Gr. 10- Monday Gr. 11- Thursday Gr. 12- Tuesday

The virtual library is open 24/7! We have amazing subscription databases for learning and eBooks for reading pleasure through SORA! Just email if you can’t remember the passwords.

Whether we’re open physically or not- there’s something for you!

The MakerSpace club along with help from senior students, staff and parents, have completed two collaborative crochet blankets to donate to the elementary campus’ collection for the Crisis Pregnancy Center. This was a gift for the manger stitched together by many hands with love!

Read at least 30 minutes everyday from Dec. 1-15 for a chance to win great prizes and points for your house team! Just record your minutes on this Reading Advent Calendar and submit it to your Connect teacher Thursday Dec. 16 to be entered in the draw Friday Dec. 17! Prizes include books, gift cards, reading swag and more!

The Maker Space Club will be learning to crochet to make a collaborative blanket to donate to the Crisis Pregnancy Center. You can contribute a square, even if you’re not a club member. Use the tutorials below to help you!

Beginner Double Crochet Square

Follow this tutorial, but use a 5mm crochet hook and chain 14 instead of 8.

 Intermediate Granny Square

Once you have mastered the double crochet, try your hand at this fancy square!

How to Crochet a Granny Square Video and Instructions

Advanced Square

Want to challenge yourself in you crochet abilities? Try this tutorial for a Sunburst Square.

Sunburst Granny Square