​​​​​​​Lakehead Public Schools celebrates Canadian literature with I Read Canadian Day

NEWS RELEASE
LAKEHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Lakehead Public Schools participated in the nation-wide challenge to “Read Canadian” this week.
 
I Read Canadian Day is an annual celebration of the rich and diverse literature that has been written by Canadian authors. On Wednesday, February 17th, hundreds of classrooms, and thousands of Lakehead Public Schools students connected virtually with community members who shared their personal love of reading and read a story written by a Canadian author to the students board wide. Throughout the day, students continued to read together and followed up with several fun and engaging activities to share their love of reading.
 
“Reading is foundational in supporting student success and well-being. At Lakehead Public Schools, we are tremendously proud of our dedicated staff who are passionate educators, highly trained in literacy practices. Regular reading sparks imagination and creativity, and we strive to foster a love of reading in all of our students. Strong literacy practices are a cornerstone of our commitment to student achievement”, said Eric Fredrickson, Principal of Program Department & Early Years.
 
Virtual guest readers included Chair of the Lakehead District School Board, Ellen Chambers, who read M is for Maple - A Canadian Alphabet, by Mike Ulmer, the Honourable Patty Hajdu who read A World Worth Imagining by local author Sue Holloway, as well as Lakehead Public Schools’ Student Trustee and Indigenous Student Trustee.
 
Keira Essex, Indigenous Student Trustee, read We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom. "I chose this book because I strongly believe that we cannot achieve reconciliation without protecting the land. This story illustrates the importance of the land in Indigenous creed and culture while emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and nature. It also gives representation to children and youth in the realm of activism, which empowers youth to speak up for themselves, for others, and for what they believe in".
 
Lakehead Public Schools encourages the community to visit www.ireadcanadian.com and take the challenge to “Read Canadian” this week.