Battle of the Books
Each year, the Niagara District Christian Schools compete in a "Battle of the Books." The Junior Team is made up of students in grades 4-6, and the Senior Team is made up of students in grades 7 & 8. Each member reads a selection of eight books. In the Spring, the school teams come together in a competition to determine who has the most knowledge about the eight selected books. They always enjoy their battle day with the team mates, eating pizza, and spending time with other schools. It is an excellent time of community building between schools. We are so blessed to have access to so many wonderful books written by talented and gifted authours.
Senoir Book List for 2018-2019
Wednesday Wars, Gary Schmidt
The Art of Keeping Cool, Janet Taylor Lisle
The Apothecary, Maile Meloy
Thunder Over Kandahar, Sharon McKay
Flyaway, Lucy Christopher
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Avi
False Prince, Jennifer Nielson
Navigating Early, Claire Vander Pool
Battle Date: Friday April 5, 2019
At Smithville CRC, 6522 Smithville Rd., Smithville, ON,
9:30 -9:55 Registration - pick up your team’s name tags
10:00 - 10:30 devotions and welcome in the gym
10:30 -12:00 Games 1-4 Locations to be determined the morning of
12:00 - 12:30 lunch and relaxation in the fellowship hall. Students are welcome to bring baseball gloves and balls to enjoy outside. The field between the church an school will be open for the to play (weather permitting)
12:30-1:30 Games 5 & 6
1:30 - 2:00 Closing in the Fellowship hall and clean up
SENIOR
Battle of the Books
Schedule of Games
Division A Division B
Location: Little Lambs Nursery Location: Fireside Room
Game 1 Game 1
Teams: Hamilton 2 and Dunnville Teams: Smithville and Fruitland 2
Game 2 Game 2
Teams: Fruitland 1 and Beacon Teams: Hamilton 1 and Calvary
Game 3 Game 3
Teams: Beacon and Dunnville Teams: Hamilton 1 and Smithville
Game 4 Game 4
Teams: Fruitland 1 and Hamilton 2 Teams: Fruitland 2 and Calvary
LUNCH
Game 5 Game 5
Teams: Fruitland 1 and Dunnville Teams: Calvary and Smithville
Game 6 Game 6
Teams: Hamilton 2 and Beacon Teams: Fruitland 2 and Hamilton 1
Coaches: Mrs. VanderWindt and Ms. DeJong
The Junior Battle of the Books List is as follows:
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Chasing Vermeer - Blue Balliett Warrior - Joseph Bruchac Ruby Holler - Sharon Creech Holes - Louis Sachar |
Pictures of Hollis Woods - Patricia Reilly Giff The Horse and His Boy - C.S. Lewis Out of My Mind - Sharon Draper Snow Treasure - Marie McSwigan |
Students from grade 4-6 are encouraged to read through the list and complete a short summary on the hand- outs provided. Due date for the first 4 books is Dec. 15th, and the final 4 books is Feb. 15th. If you have any questions please be in touch with Mr Veldhuis or Mrs Eising.
We look forward to an exciting time reading and enjoying books together!
Mr Veldhuis and Mrs Eising
