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Book Club Discovers the Art of Haiku Poetry

Our enthusiastic Book Club members recently embarked on a journey into the beautiful world of haiku poetry, and the results have been truly inspiring!  Over the past few weeks, students have been exploring this traditional Japanese art form, learning not just about its structure but also its connection to reading.

What Makes Haiku Special?

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that captures a moment in time with remarkable simplicity and power.  These short poems follow a specific structure of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.  

The beauty of haiku lies in its ability to say so much with so little.  These poems invite readers to pause, observe, and find meaning in everyday moments.  

Our young poets have been practicing their own haiku writing, using the theme of reading and books as the focus.  The creativity they've shown has been remarkable, and their work is on display in the library for all to read and enjoy.

HAIKU ABOUT READING

Pages turn with ease

Words transport me to new worlds 

Books, my escape route

Pages turn like snowflakes, 

Words blanket my imagination, 

Books, my winter warmth.

Pages turn like a breeze, 

words travelling through my head 

                                                                                         until the last page

Winter Warmth in the MRC

Winter Reading - Stock Up for the Holidays!

As we approach the winter school break, the library is excited to announce our expanded borrowing program to keep you reading throughout the holidays!  We know that the winter break is the perfect time to dive into those books you've been meaning to read, discover new authors, or revisit old favourites.

Extended Borrowing Periods  

Starting this week, students can borrow books for the extended holiday period with due dates set for the first week back to school.  This gives you plenty of time to enjoy your selections without worrying about returns during the break.  

What's Available

Our shelves are fully stocked with exciting options for every reader:

• Holiday Themed Collections: Seasonal stories perfect for winter reading

• Series Completions: Finally catch up on those series you've been following

• Graphic Novels: A constantly growing collection of visual storytelling

• Non-Fiction Adventures: Biographies, science books, and hobby guides for curious    

   minds

• Poetry Collections: Inspired by our haiku exploration, discover more poetic voices

Happy Winter Reading!

Ms Cathy Bennett

Learning Leader – McAuley Resource Centre