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Thanks to the support of the Ocean Wise Ocean Action Grant, 60 Canadian Schools received an Underwater Friends A-Z Classroom Pack.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway.

WHATS INCLUDED IN EACH CLASSROOM PACK?

Each winning school received:

(5) Paperback Copies of Underwater Friends A-Z

(1) Hardcover Copy of Underwater Friends A-Z

(2) Underwater Friends Sticker Sheets

(1) Digital Teacher Resource Pack with lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and colouring pages.

Created by Biologist and Educator Csilla Vasarhelyi, these resources help students explore marine and aquatic life , conservation, and science through engaging, skill-appropriate activities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EACH CLASSROOM PACK?

Each winning school received:

(5) Paperback Copies of Underwater Friends A-Z

(1) Hardcover Copy of Underwater Friends A-Z

(2) Underwater Friends Sticker Sheets

(1) Digital Teacher Resource Pack with lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and colouring pages.

Created by Biologist and Educator Csilla Vasarhelyi, these resources help students explore marine and aquatic life, conservation, and science through engaging, skill-appropriate activities.

The Golden Ticket Bonus!

Five winning schools were randomly selected to receive a Golden Ticket.

Golden tickets are redeemable for a free virtual author visit with Csilla for their classroom or school including book reading,  stories from the field, and a Q&A session.

Live Virtual Author Visit

Author Q&A

Real Field Stories 

Inspiring Future Scientists

The Golden Ticket Bonus!

Five winning schools were randomly selected to receive a Golden Ticket.

Golden tickets are redeemable for a free virtual author visit with Csilla for their classroom or school, including animal stories from the field, and a Q&A session.

Live Virtual Author Visit

Author Q&A

Real Field Stories 

Inspiring Future Scientists

HOW IT WORKED

  • Anyone could have nominated schools
  • A single person could have nominated multiple schools
  • Schools were only entered into the draw once, even if nominated multiple times
  • Winners were selected through a random raffle
  • Minimum two winners for each Province and Territory
  • Remaining winners selected from national raffle
  • Winners were selected after the nomination period closed

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to Public, Private, Independent, and Indigenous schools located in Canada
  • Intended for learners with a kindergarten – grade 6 instructional level
  • All books and accompanying materials are in English; educators may adapt or translate as needed

IF YOUR SCHOOL WON

  • We contacted your school by email and phone
  • Schools had two weeks to respond before we redraw their spot
  • Books and stickers were shipped to the school
  • Resource packet were emailed to the school
  • Schools are invited to share feedback, photos, and videos!