What is happening in the school library 2023?

 Term 3

School Library Happenings


 LIBRARY WEEK IN WEEK 6. 

There will be competitions and games in the library all week.


Be Creative and turn a 

 

into a book character!


Make a monster bookmark during lunchtimes


 BOOK CHARACTER DRESS UP DAY Wednesday August 23rd   
STORYLINES AUTHOR VISIT for our Year 3, 4, 5 & 6’s with Gifted Clans Trilogy author Gracie Kim

and also an added bonus of Kakapo Keeper author Gay Buckingham


TAKE THE NO TV FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE!
SHE MRS KEWISH FOR AN ENTRY FORM 

Plus more activities and competitions 










Term 2
Week 3 May 10th
2 teams went to Southwell School and competed in the Waikato Lit Quiz competition 


                        Team 1                                               Team 2


Well done to both teams!

The day before we were lucky enough to have the Quiz Master Wayne Mills himself visit our school and give a talk  and read a book to our year 4, 5 and 6's.
Find out more about the Kids Lit Quiz https://www.kidslitquiz.com/home.php

Upcoming Term 2

Week 8

Author and Illustrator Jessica Lawry will be visiting Monday June 12th.

Emma Twigg's Incredible Journey to Olympic Gold

Written and Illustrated by Jessica Lawry 


This 32 page, non fiction children's picture book is about New Zealander Emma Twigg's inspirational rowing career, and her remarkable journey of self discovery and growth as she strived to earn her first Olympic medal. It is a tale of true resilience and perseverance, as well as a reminder that relationships are at the core of success..... https://www.jessicalawrycreative.com/

Week 10

The Library  Book Swap  2023

What is it?

A free second-hand book swap.. If you have read it, and it is in good condition you can swap it! No ex-library books.

When is it?

The  Book Swap is to be held in the Library WEEK 10 Term 2 during lunchtime Monday June 26th, Tuesday June 27th and Wednesday June 28th

Why take part?

Students can swap books which they have read and no longer want for new ones. A great way to recycle books!. Parents/caregivers must know that you are swapping books.

How to take part

Students can bring in the maximum of 5 (picture, fiction or nonfiction) books for Book Swap into the Library Week 9  at lunchtime Monday-Thursday.. They will be given a token sheet  for their donated books, then these tokens can be exchanged for books on Book Swap Days.

Please see Mrs Kewish in the Library for more information.


Upcoming Term 3

Week 6

Tamahere School Book Week!

  • Dress up as a  Children's Book Character Day Thursday 24th August 

  • Storylines National  Tour Author visit (Graci Kim ) Wednesday 23rd August 9am-9.50am for year 3,4,5,6 together in the TCC.

    

⭐Plus plenty of fun activities and competitions happening all week in the library. Prizes to be won!!


Upcoming Term 4


Week 4
Monday 30th October- Thursday 2nd November