Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Anzac Day 2015
On the 25th of April 2015 it will be 100 years since the Anzac landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. A Special day of remembrance, once which we will also observe at Waimataitai. Come check out our Anzac Display in the library and have a browse through some of our books on World War I and II.
Sunday, 22 March 2015
We Love Library Challenges!
In our last library challenge for 2014 classes made some new art for the library. Check out some of these colourful designs. Thanks to all the classes who entered and help make the library space welcoming.
Scholastic Book Fair
Just a few titles that we have selected for the library from our book fair.
Sunday, 8 February 2015
Welcome Back
Welcome back to the library blog for 2015. Hope you have all had a great summer holiday and are settling into the new school year. The library blog is a great place to see what is happening in the library and catch up on all the new books that are coming onto the shelves. Unsure what to read next then this could be a good place to start.
Over the holidays I started to read the Impossible Quest Series by Kate Forsyth ... I managed to get through the first two and can't wait for the next one.
Escape from Wolfhaven Castle is book one of this exciting series.
"Wolfhaven castle has been attacked and only four escape capture ... Tom, trained to scrub pots, not fight; Elanor, the lord's daughter; Sebastian, a knight in training; and Quinn, the witch's apprentice.
Somehow, if they are to save their people, these unlikely heroes must find four magical beasts from legend. But first, they have to make it our of the castle alive .... "
Definitely one to look out for on the new book stand!
Over the holidays I started to read the Impossible Quest Series by Kate Forsyth ... I managed to get through the first two and can't wait for the next one.
Escape from Wolfhaven Castle is book one of this exciting series.
"Wolfhaven castle has been attacked and only four escape capture ... Tom, trained to scrub pots, not fight; Elanor, the lord's daughter; Sebastian, a knight in training; and Quinn, the witch's apprentice.
Somehow, if they are to save their people, these unlikely heroes must find four magical beasts from legend. But first, they have to make it our of the castle alive .... "
Definitely one to look out for on the new book stand!
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Books to Movies
Look out for these YOUNG ADULT titles in our library before you head to the movie theatre. The Book is Always Better!!!!
The Giver by Lois Lowry - "Jonas lives safely within the community, a place where there is no war, no hunger and no pain. But when he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, he starts to discover dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of his perfect world. Secrets that will lead him to undertake an incredible journey ..."
The Fault in our stars by John Green - "Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal. When a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten."
The Maze Runner by James Dashner -" When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas can remember is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade, an encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible maze." Described as a "cryptic-pulse-pounding-adventure".
The Giver by Lois Lowry - "Jonas lives safely within the community, a place where there is no war, no hunger and no pain. But when he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, he starts to discover dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of his perfect world. Secrets that will lead him to undertake an incredible journey ..."
The Fault in our stars by John Green - "Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal. When a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten."
The Maze Runner by James Dashner -" When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas can remember is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade, an encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible maze." Described as a "cryptic-pulse-pounding-adventure".
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
COMPETITION TIME!!
http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/competitions/summer.asp
To launch the 2014/2015 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Scholastic is offering the chance to win your summer reading wish list. Wow!! Imagine having your own holiday reading collection. You can download a wish list from the above link or call into the library to pick up a competition. Remember to look out for the reading challenge - this would be a great holiday activity!!!
To launch the 2014/2015 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Scholastic is offering the chance to win your summer reading wish list. Wow!! Imagine having your own holiday reading collection. You can download a wish list from the above link or call into the library to pick up a competition. Remember to look out for the reading challenge - this would be a great holiday activity!!!
Thursday, 11 September 2014
New Picture Books from Local Author Peter Adolph
Local author Peter Adolph has written two new picture books now available in our library. Mr Adolph used to teach at Waimataitai School!! Both books are illustrated by well known Timaru illustrator Richard Gunther and feature fabulous illustrations.Mrs McQueen and the Wellington wind is a fun rhyming story inspired by Peter's grandmother who was once attacked by a ferious wind and The Leopardile is about a crime-busting creature. You won't want to miss them!
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