Yorkton school crafts ice sculpture for family literacy program [Video]

An ice sculpture of a well-known book character has been crafted at an elementary school in Yorkton in support of a literacy initiative.

With the goal of encouraging students to read, St. Michael’s School has decorated their building to match the book they are reading this month – Charlotte’s Web.

“With One School One Book, we love to get the kids involved in literacy. Anything that gets them excited about books, we are willing to put in that extra effort,” expressed Lindsey Leik, Grade 1 French immersion teacher.

“Our staff has come together, we’ve got a snow sculpture outside, we’ve got decorations throughout the school, different activities planned, all for the love of reading.”

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The ice sculpture made in front of the school was based on the character “Wilbur” from the book. It was carved voluntarily …