Our aim is to provide pupils and parents with an update on activities in the library and share information on our comprehensive collection.
We are fortunate to have a library that is an integral part of our learning.
The library provides:
- *a dynamic and welcoming environment with displays featuring our learning focus for each term.
- *a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, sophisticated picture books, magazines.
- *wireless internet and computer access to online research to support digital learning within the school and thereby developing confident and effective users of information.
- *an area of enjoyment to escape into the world of science-fiction, adventure, humour, fantasy and poetry.
Hours
The library is open from 8.30am to 3.00pm daily, Lunchtimes 1.15pm to 1.45pm. Parents and pupils are welcome to borrow books on Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm—3.30pm.
Librarians
We have a great team of supportive pupil librarians. Each has applied for their position and they are timetabled on for duties before school and at lunchtimes. Some librarians will be responsible for updating photographs and writing reviews.
Books on loan
Junior pupils may borrow picture books. Middle and Senior School pupils are able to borrow two books at a time.
Great Reads 2012
This will be helpful for parents to select books that will appeal to readers of all ages and abilities.
For Younger Students
Farmer George and Farmer James. by H C Sutton
Grandpa Ngata and the Seagull. by Dave Gunson
The House that Jack Built. by Gavin Bishop
Middle School
Mr Tripp goes for a Skate. by Sandy Mckay
Ophelia Wild, secret Spy. by Elena de Roo
Taketakerau: The Millenium Tree
Hatched Asphyxia. by Bookseller and Publisher Magazine
Senior School
Steel Pelicans. by Des Hunt
Wonder. by R J Palacio
Moon over Manifest. by Clare Vanderpool
Library Displays
To commence this year we have had displays on “I am a Volunteer” and “Chinese New Year”.We also have an artists corner on Miro. In the winter term there will be a sci-fi group working with Ms Preston.
Visiting Authors
We have planned a visiting author for Term 2. More information soon.
Parent helpers
Your support is appreciated. If there are any parents who would like to assist on a casual basis in the library please come and visit us, Paula Looker and Trisha Dennis.
