John Wanless Library

Diwali Days in the library! Huge thanks to Sonu C for sharing her knowledge with us this week and to the families she collaborated with to create a wonderful learning experience for our primary Ss about Diwali 🪔 🪔 🪔 @johnwanless

Save the date! #tdsbCamp returns on Sat. Nov. 25/23! Can't wait to: ✅connect with passionate colleagues about digital learning! ✅ get inspired by speakers and sessions! ✅ try new strategies to enhance student learning! #tdsb

November is Indigenous Education Month at @tdsb centring First Nations, Métis & Inuit stories, experiences, creations, joy & realities. Please see MyPath for virtual events for students & staff. @tdsb staff access resources sites.google.com/tdsb.on.ca/uie…

@WilshireLibrary @SajidahWrites Love the pattern block templates! Where do you find them?

It’s #IslamicHeritageMonth and we’re reading & learning about Islamic culture, architecture and amazing authors, whose books add so much to our library collection! @SajidahWrites

@TDSB_ChurchStPS Where did you get those banners?! They are fantastic!

Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day. We honour all residential school survivors, incl the children who passed away at the schools. Read the 94 TRC Calls to Action & learn about what you can do to take action. #EveryChildMatters

To support #onted educators in their learning and professional instructional practices, ETFO has developed resources that focus inclusively on First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) worldviews and perspectives. There are great learning tools at etfofnmi.ca/?page_id=1728 #onpoli

The #TDSB proudly recognizes Somali Heritage Month (@SomaliHMTDSB) during the month of October. Learn more: bit.ly/46meX58

The #TDSB proudly recognizes Islamic Heritage Month (@tdsb_ihm) during the month of October. Learn more: bit.ly/48yIRVC

As-salamu alaykum! #tdsbIHM2023

What are you reading this fall? Lots of great reads available on our website: strongnations.com📚🍂☺️ My Powerful Hair is an empowering and healing celebration of hair and its significance across Indigenous cultures. Find it here: strongnations.com/store/item_dis…

October is #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada, a time to recognize the achievements of the many extraordinary women in our communities.

39 Indigenous books for grades K-12 to read and discover on September 30, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. kids.49thshelf.com/Lists/Members/… #NDTR2023 #OrangeShirtDay

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre welcomes all students, families, staff & communities to the 2023/24 school year. @tdsb continues a strong commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, and we @UIEC_Tdsb look forward to engaging in the work of learning truths to enact reconciliation!

Wishing everyone @tdsb an amazing new school year ahead. Visit tdsb.on.ca/library to see what’s new on the TDSB Virtual Library: new eBooks, updates, and more!📚📱📚 #TDSBFirstDay #TDSBReady #TDSB

@MsKussner115 @johnwanless Thank you! Can’t wait for your class to visit.

@JWPS_Library @johnwanless The library is looking great, as always!

Getting ready to welcome back all our readers and learners @johnwanless

🌙 Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community celebrating #EidAlAdha!

JW Pride @johnwanless . A beautiful collaborative art installation sharing messages of kindness and inclusion.

Support DIVERSITY and INCLUSION in the library collection and program. Teaching Through Books addresses diversity and inclusion, explored through eight important themes using CANADIAN books! Read all about it! @ireadcanadian @teachmag journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/celebrating-te…

40 Canadian kids books to read in spring 2023 - I spy @tanyakyi @EricRWalters @nataliehyde @erinbowbooks @gordonkorman @tzippymfa @nadialhohn @ashleyspires @messier_et_cie @DaveAlexRoberts @stc_smith @EllieArscott @charlenedraws cbc.ca/books/40-canad…