Support Staff Day

This wonderful card was delivered to the library this morning in recognition of Support Staff Day. It was made by the Creative Creatures children and teachers. Mrs Holden and Mrs Ross think it's the most marvellous card in the world. Thank you to all those who helped create it and for the kind words.

Kowhai Kindy Visit

Jessica, Hannah and Will visited the children at Kowhai Kindy today and read to them. The stories were enjoyed by the children who also willingly showed our three some of the many activities they do at kindy.

Scholastic Book Fair

Our Scholastic Book Fair has begun. We had a special visitor yesterday to help with book sales. We have lots of his books in our library. Do you know who he is?

NZ Post Book Awards 2011

Well, we're not surprised because we knew these were great books. The judges have agreed.
For the full list of winners

Book review competition

The deadline for the next Scholastic Book Reviews competition is 13 May. Enter here to win some fantastic prizes and have your review published online. Read the winning review of the book Trash by Andy Mulligan. We have this book in our library- it's one of Bob's books.

Bob's Books

Bob Docherty hooks readers in to books and judging by the requests we've had in the library for the books he talked about when he visited Bluestone School last Thursday - he does a pretty good job. Bob told his audiences that he reads because he loves words and language. His memory is pretty good too as he seems to remember plots, themes and characters as he draws listeners in to each book. Visit Bob's blog (see Our Favourite Links) for more great books and reviews.

Puffin Short Story Competition

Fancy winning your own Apple iPad?
Enter this writing competition.
For entry form and more information click here
Entries close Friday 3 June 2011.