#FridayReads: Discover Le carnaval de Malaika in Quebec City

2026 District Highlights

#FridayReads: Discover Le carnaval de Malaika in Quebec City

February 6, 2026
French helping teacher Sandra Turbide recommends Le carnaval de Malaika by Nadia L. Hohn to celebrate the 72nd Québec Winter Carnival that runs from February 6 to 15.  Le carnaval de Malaika (Malaika’s Winter Carnival) follows young Malaika as she adjusts to big  read more

Garibaldi Secondary jazz bands to put on dessert and dance event this weekend

February 5, 2026
Treat your valentine to an evening of smooth jazz and sweet treats at Garibaldi Secondary’s annual Dessert and Dance event this weekend. Garibaldi Secondary’s junior and senior jazz bands will  read more

SD42 students join city effort to plant trees at Maple Ridge parks

February 4, 2026
Alouette Elementary students swapped out their pencils for shovels to help plant three trees in a joint initiative between the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District and the City  read more

#FridayReads: Deepen your understanding of how Black History is Your History

January 30, 2026
Maple Ridge Secondary teacher-librarian Karen Aitken recommends Black History is Your History by Taylor Cassidy for Black History Month. “Real change is more than just about going viral,” says Taylor Cassidy, an African-American TikTok content creator.  read more
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