LIBRARY SERVICES

The Palmer Library Learning Commons (LLC), located just off the main lounge, is the “the heart of the school.” We have a fully automated catalogue, desktop and laptop computers for students to use to access the Internet, create presentations, and word-process their documents. Classroom teachers regularly book their classes into the facility for general orientations, research projects, reading advisory, and various lessons essential to good research practice. Individual students may visit the library during class time, with a library pass from their subject teachers; students with study blocks often use the LLC for study or leisure. The facility has tables for group work, study carrels, and a comfortable reading lounge. Our growing maker space provides students with access to materials such as a 3D printer and Cricut Maker for creating projects. Laser printers (regular and colour) are available at a minimal cost.

Our holdings include a wide variety of non-fiction and fiction materials. We strive to include books by and about the diverse cultures and communities we serve at Palmer. Fiction choices include easy, light reads for the beginner, right through to challenging, adult prize winners. We have an expanding collection of graphic novels and manga. The LLC is also developing a virtual presence to support research, reading, learning and digital citizenship.

Think about becoming a library monitor, too. We run a healthy program with about 30 monitors earning service hours and valuable work experience. The Library staff is happy to help with your research or leisure reading needs: we welcome you to the Palmer Library Learning Commons – “the heart of the school.”

ATHLETICS

The athletic program at Palmer has a strong and proud tradition. We do our best to offer teams at all levels in as many different sports as possible. We believe that our athletic program does an exceptional job of teaching students about the value of sportsmanship, leadership, discipline and commitment. Possible offerings for 2026-2027 school year may include:

CLUBS

We anticipate a broad range of club opportunities for students in the 2026-2027 school-year. These activities provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes in a variety of outside-the-classroom opportunities. Example of clubs include: