CCRSB Teen Reader's Choice Award

What is your favorite book?  Now is your chance to have a say with the Inaugural CCRSB Teen Reader's Choice Award.  Fill out a nomination form at the HERH Library and have your say.  The top 10 choices will be compiled, a short list created and students will then have a chance to read and discuss the top 10, and then vote for their choice.  For further information contact your librarian Mr.Brown or check out the following link
http://ccrsbteenchoice.wordpress.com/
 

Is your pick one of these books, let us know what your choice is!!!

International School Library Month

Here are a couple of pictures of fall colours and a love of reading kindly provided by our Extended Support Program. Thank-you for your colorful work.

International School Library Month

October is International School Library Month 2011.  Although October is coming to a close it is not too late to celebrate the school library, the school librarian and their important contribution to learning within the school environment.  Further information may be gained at this link - International School Library Month

 

In recognition of, and as part of International School Library Month, CCRSB has initiated a new project - The CCRSB Teen Reader's Choice Award. This award, CCRSB's first student driven book award is being facilitated by CCRSB Library Services. Interested students in grades 7-12 will be invited to nominate their favorite book for the award regardless of genre, publication date, origin or format.  The award committee will consider all nominations to create a shortlist of ten books, which will then be made available in each participating CCRSB school library.  Students will be encouraged to read the top ten books and discuss them with their peers both in school and online.  Students will then vote for their choice from the top ten books. All voters will then be invited to an awards ceremony, at which time the winning book will be announced.  For nomination information please contact your school librarian. 

Power School Parent Portal

The parent portal for grade 9 is now open. Students may access power school with their regular (Novell) logins and passwords.  Student logins and passwords are available from the librarian, Mr. Brown

Power School Parent Portal

The parent portal for grades 10-12 is now open. Students may also access power school with their regular (novell) login and password.

Halifax Chronicle Herald Online

The latest addition to HERH's online resources is the Chronicle Herald Online.


Welcome to The Chronicle Herald's Newspaper in Education E-Edition for 2011-2012!  

Our Chronicle Herald E-Edition has every story, every feature and every ad exactly as it appears in print – with some exciting high-tech benefits. Your free online replica editions of The Chronicle Herald for 947 grades 10-12 students and staff at your school will start on September 1 and run seven days per week until June 19, 2012. Students can access our E-Edition at school or at home. Step 1 - Click here! This will take you to the E-Edition login page Step 2 - Use timbrown@staff.ednet.ns.ca  as the user name Step 3 -  Use niehehs as the password

Welcome back Students and Teachers

Another school year is upon us at HERH, and I would like to be among the first to welcome you back. Please feel free to ask me for assistance, whether it be books to order, help with researching your assignments or help with your computer problems, etc. I have a strong interest in technology.  Please feel free to bring in your latest electronic devices for me to look at...maybe we can push for greater usage of them..

As for sites of interest, I very highly recommend Ted Talks and Khan Academy.  Ted Talks for interesting, inspiring talks by fascinating people.  Khan Academy consists of thousands of videos providing help in various skills in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and History.  The education world has flipped, homework being watching these videos followed by discussion in class. Take a look, tell your teachers! Tell me about great websites you have found and how social media might be better put to use at HERH.

Also, I would like to remind you of Ebsco and Infotrac, electronic databases that are available for your educational needs. They also include many periodicals you might be interested in for your day to day use. Time, Macleans, Sports Illustrated, etc.  For further information feel free to contact me.

Have a great year!!

Salman Khan: Let's use video to reinvent education | Video on TED.com

Salman Khan: Let's use video to reinvent education | Video on TED.com

Back Again

Hi there,

Due to technical difficulties (ie. filtering) I have been absent from this blog for quite a while. I hope to become far more regular in my postings. It has been a busy year in the HERH Library with circulation and classroom usage increasing. Stay posted for updates.