LIbrary skills using ICT a hit

Today in the library Room 21 students used iPads as well as the library laptops to continue the library research skills programme for 2012. Students found the technology easy to use and were very engaged. They were able to build upon last week's activities by locating catalogue records and finding the required information. A very successful session.

Hunger Games movie trailer

Author visit

Tuesday 5 July we had author Kyle Mewburn at Bluestone for the day. He was so much fun and our students responded very enthusiastically to his presentation style. His books have been flying off the shelves since, especially his new Dinosaur Rescue series .

Some of our best writers also had the opportunity to eat lunch in the library with Kyle.

Keen writers should visit Planet Fabo2, a blog site that Kyle and other New Zealand authors have set up to interest young writers. You could have your work published online and win prizes. Each week there is a different writing challenge.

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