Submit Your Articles for NewsLINC by March 9

The Spring Season edition of NewsLINC is on the theme of "Seasonal," and you're encouraged to submit your entries on your blog by March 9 so that you can edit and submit it before office deadline of March 16.



Here is what you can write about:

Category	Description / Idea Prompts
Activity	Activities appropriate for ESL and multicultural learners. ·         Jokes or riddles ·         Word games ·         Word of the day
Arts	Submissions related to the arts (visual arts, crafts, design, dance, film, literature, music, theatre). ·         Write a short story or poem. ·         Share your artistic talent. ·         Provide a review of your favourite book / movie / artist / etc.
Bio	Student profiles that exclude information about birth date or age.
Canada	Submissions which highlight Canada. ·         How do you describe Canada to your friends or family living abroad? ·         What do you like about living in Canada? ·         Write about a famous Canadian personality, landmark, historical event, etc. ·         Recommend places to visit or day trips in Ontario / Canada
Celebration	Student success stories or special life events. ·         Share a personal success story (big or small) ·         Write about a special life event (wedding, birth, anniversary, etc.) ·         Write about a traditional celebration
General	If the submission does not fit with any of the other categories.
Heritage	Student reflections about their homeland or ethnic origins. ·         What do you miss the most about your homeland? ·         Describe a custom from your homeland ·         Write about where you came from
Recipe	Special recipes that have not been reproduced from the web or a book.
Seasonal	Submissions related to seasonal themes.  Suggestions for the spring edition: ·         Easter ·         Victoria Day ·         What is your favourite spring flower? ·         What do you like the most about spring? ·         How do you feel about rain? ·         Spring cleaning ·         Spring gardening
Settlement	Student settlement stories. ·         Share a funny story about settling in Canada ·         What has surprised you the most? ·         What are some of the challenges you have faced? ·         What or who has helped you to adjust?
Skills	Tips, challenges and experiences related to finding work, working or learning in Canada. ·         Workplace culture ·         Looking for work / networking / volunteering ·         Studying / learning new skills

So do write away right away! I'd be so glad to see you all published in English!