Literacy Day was celebrated at the Canim Lake Band gym on Jan. 25 between 1 and 6 p.m.
Tables were set up throughout the gym with different games and challenges that encouraged reading and interaction with others. Lori Dodds, one of the co-ordinators, says reading is learned in many ways and one of them is family time – reading together.
Children were encouraged to contribute to their storytelling talents to the "Never Ending Story" roll by adding a line or two to a community story. There was a puppet-making area, and when their puppets were completed, they could perform a little show in the mini theatre.
The bingo table was very popular and everyone listened intently for the right number in hopes of winning a prize, which were healthy snacks provided by the White Feather Family Centre (WFFC).
Other stations included book making, a fish pond, a play dough centre, cookie decorating and a quiet time area for book reading.
Another popular station was bowling for books. Lots of great children’s books were donated by the Eliza Archie Daycare Centre for the children to choose from when they knocked over the bowling pins.
Some local businesses contributed cash, books and games, as well as their time to help at the event. After a busy day of reading and play, everyone was looking forward to the spaghetti dinner.
Batter up
You know it's spring when it's time to register for softball.
Registration will take place Feb. 15 at 100 Mile House Elementary School between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The South Cariboo Minor Softball Association is encouraging girls and boys from ages five to 18 to come out and join. Forms for registration can be picked up and dropped off at Canlan Sports Centre office, Exeter Sporting Goods and Jean's Place.
Student testing
Until Feb. 21, the Grade 4 and 7 students at Forest Grove Elementary School will be participating in a province-wide Foundation Skills Assessment.
The Ministry of Education is assessing reading, writing and math skills. Results will be sent home to parents in the spring.