Calling all Library Books ...

It is time to bring back those Library Books!!

Search High, Search Low - and get them back to the Library please. 

Entries for Man Lit Quiz 2018

Manawatu Lit Quiz 2018

If you are in Year 6, 7 or 8 in 2018 and are interested in being involved with the Manawatu Lit Quiz then email your name and interest to Mrs Thompson on library@whakarongo.school.nz 

Let's Celebrate Our Library

Our Library is looking amazing - with special thanks to Mrs Monaghan and our wonderful librarians.
We have an open library that shows off all our range of books, and lots of space to sit and enjoy - thanks to the PTA for providing us with special seating and additional shelving. 
Please respect the furniture and labels, and remember the library is a quiet place to enjoy the wonderful books we have.
A special mention to Pono Pod - who have provided some of their art to display.  Come along and see the Hot Air Balloons in the library.

Winners of our Ag Day Art Competition

Thank you for all the entries into our Ag Day Art Competition. We have some awesome creativity at Whakarongo School. The attached slideshow announces our winners and their entries. Congratulations to all.

Reading is Pleasure

School Ag Day Colouring/Art Competition

Special Thanks to the PTA

All Books Returned Please - ASAP

Calling All Library Books!!

Please have a search at home and check to see if you have any Whakarongo School Library books. 

We are in the process of changing our Library system - so all books need to be returned ASAP. 

There will be no issues of books for Week 10 - this week!

The Library is likely to be closed to all Pods and at lunchtimes during the first week of Term 3.   

We will be checking the system is up and running and training up relevant staff and Librarians. 

Please remember, every student is signed up to our eBooks so this is a great way to keep on reading. 

Also with holidays coming up, visit the Palmerston North City Library - they always have lots of exciting things on the go!

Competition Time - Are you a storywriter?

Here is an exciting short story writing competition for an keen writer.
The competition entry site for the Alex Rider short story competition is now live at: http://alexriderstory.com/

Lunchtime Story Readers - Friday

Well what a treat!   TWO book readers today - Mrs Jeffery and Mrs Cuff delighted a group of children with their books today.  Such a nice way to spend a wet lunchtime.  Mrs Jeffery read from a book that was kindly donated to the library, and answered a few questions about lemonade!!   Mrs Cuff dressed as a pirate, shared a pirate story with her crew.  Children commented on the 'cool drawings' from the books read.

Lunchtime Story Reader - Thursday

Today in the Library, we were lucky enough to have Mrs Payne come and read two books to children at lunchtime.  The Pirate Stories took us sailing and on adventures - with most children declaring they did not want to be a Pirate, because it was too much hard work!
Thank you to Mrs Payne for the entertaining reading.   We were also lucky enough to have a surprise visitor drop in to say 'Hello' - Geronimo Stilton gave the book reading session 2 x thumbs up.

School Fundraiser - Scholastic Book Fair 10th - 15th May

Lots of fun and activities are coming as we head towards the Whakarongo School Fundraiser, and promotion reading for all, with the Scholastic Book Fair.
Come along and view the books, enjoy our pirate theme, dress up day, lunchtime readers in the library AND purchase books at great prices.

More Book Reviews from Haepapa Pod ...

Congratulations to our Manawatu Lit Quiz Team

On Monday 10th April, a team of 6 Whakarongo students went to PNINS to compete in the Manawatu Lit Quiz Competition.   The team had been training at lunchtimes with Mrs Thompson and other students, testing their book knowledge and preparing for the experience of being in a quiz team.  The competing team on the day was Axis Simon, Emma Mildenhall, Rose Neal and Kaija Fouhy.  Rebecca Ward and Johanna Halcox also attended the event as reserves and audience participants.
With 40 teams competing, the students worked well together, each bringing their own areas of expertise.  They finished 8th in the competition - an outstanding result.

Student Book Reviews - Week 7

We are always keen to hear from students about what books or ebooks you have read and really enjoyed.  Email a review to library@whakarongo.school.nz.
A special thanks to Haepapa Pod for sharing some ebook reviews this week.

All students are signed up to eBooks

All students and staff at Whakarongo School are signed up to our ePlatform Library - and are able to access and read eBooks from their device.  

Simply click the link and input your username and password (see your teacher if any issues - or email library@whakarongo.school.nz with your information and details, and we will look into it for you).  

We look forward to hearing what you think of the system.

Also, feel free to send us an email with a report on a good book you would recommend to others, and why!  Happy reading!

Book Binding - Parent Helpers Needed

The Library Team needs approximately 4 parents who are willing to give a little time to tape up some new books as they arrive at school.  A quick training session will happen - then when you have a spare night to sit down, and want to be busy, you could tape up some books for us.
Books come in throughout the year - and your help would be appreciated.
Please email library@whakarongo.school.nz if you think you could help.

Read lots? Come for some Fun and Competition

Manawatu Lit Quiz : Seeking Year 6-8 Students Applications.