TR Leger Students and Staff Celebrate Family Literacy Day
(Cornwall) – The TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education staff and students recognized Family Literacy Day, which was January 27, by participating in a number of activities at the school’s many campuses. Here are some examples of the many activities which took place
Kemptville: The Kemptville campus organized a book exchange, and discussed the subject of Family Literacy Day. What did it mean to students and their families?
Prescott: Staff and students celebrated pets of all kinds. TR Leger Prescott partnered with the campus daycare, Ontario Early Years Centre, and YMCA Child Care program. The event included story time, crafts and snacks.
Almonte: The Almonte campus launched a poster design contest. Prizes were donated by local businesses. The Almonte Public Library will display the winners.
Perth: The Perth campus students participated in book sharing, as well as distributing bookmarks for children to colour and use.
Gananoque: The Gananoque campus invited students to bring their children, nieces and nephews to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Students and staff read directions to make edible snowmen and paper snowflakes. Students also read aloud their favourite children's book.
Brockville: A staff member and a student created posters with information about Family Literacy Day, which they posted in the main hallway to help create awareness. The posters included information about the importance of reading with children, daily literacy activities that can be done as a family, tips to encourage reading as a family, as well as facts about the importance of literacy. A table of books was set up so that students could borrow or trade books for themselves or their children.
Smiths Falls: The Smiths Falls campus organized a book exchange (share, borrow or trade a book).
Carleton Place: A group of students hosted a brief presentation for the rest of the school on January 30. This presentation was in reference to the different cultures and native languages of each student presenting. Students focused their presentations on the following subtopics: Introduction to Culture; Alphabet; Basic Phrases; and Body Language. Students prepared a handout for the audience. Another group of students created posters, prepared food, and put together a book of children’s activities related to the presentation.
Cornwall Immigrant Resource Centre: Students and staff participated in a celebration that included three components: Students were invited to bring in their favourite book (any language) and present it to their classmates. Students also participated in a 25-cent book sale. All books were donated, and proceeds went to the student activity fund. Finally, a guest speaker from the local library spoke to students about the importance of reading with children.
Posted: February 15, 2012