Dastardly Dinosaur's - Room 5 Diorama's

Room 5 have shared their wonderful Dinosaur Diorama's with the rest of the school and displayed them in the Library. What a fantastic job they have done! And what a bright addition they have made. Thanks for sharing Room 5 - The other classes have enjoyed looking at your work and reading about the different dinosaurs  

"If you want to be a great writer - read!" Kate De Goldi

"If you want to be a great writer - read "

Just one gem of advice from multi talented writer Kate De Goldi.  Her visit to Victory Primary School at the beginning of the term was inspiring and a highlight of the year. She shared many more gems of wisdom and advice for budding writers. Her ability to reach the very youngest of our students as well as our seniors ensured complete engagement - She encouraged the children to "write about what they knew - their family, friends, the things around them..." and then she showed everyone her much treasured first story written in class at age 5. Her story was simply about her sister and a slide. ....  and everyone lived happily ever after!"  I think seeing this 'start point' -Kate's very first efforts at writing proved hugely motivating and inspiring for the students.

Kate sent  a lovely card thanking everyone at Victory..."the wonderful teachers and Principal and the dear Victory students"

Coming soon to Victory Primary School Library...

We are very excited! Coming soon to Victory Primary School Library is the super talented Children's author, Kate De Goldi!

Picture from TVNZ

 

Not only does Kate write fantastic stories, she's an expert in children's literature and features regularly as a reviewer on the Kim Hill show and TVNZ 'Good Morning' . 

We can't wait to meet her at Victory!  

When books come alive!

The Guinness Book of World Records has always been popular with students. I remember spending hours in my school library pouring over the interesting, bizarre and amazing records, and being freaked out and fascinated all at the same time.

Fast forward a couple of decades to the 2013 edition and students are still captivated by the crazy but true world of humans and animals.

Renata with the worlds smallest man

This year there is a special augmented reality feature - Download a free app and make your page come to life with 3D animations.

Hold the iPad over the page, and compare your height to the world's shortest man or hold the iPad over another page and  Splash - out projects a great white shark!

Hands on experience of the new app

How much is that pile of books? Term 3 Library competition

This term our students must guess the cost of a pile of books! 

Ariana and Willow in deep concentration 

Only a few clues have been shared - such as paperbacks costing less than hardback; how many books there are in the pile; and that the pile includes a mixture of New Zealand and international authors.

Judging by the answers received to date, the students are in for a big surprise!

As well as being a fun activity, it's also a subtle way of showing students the true cost of library books.

Out of the gate and off for a walk.....celebrating Hairy Maclary's 30th Birthday

During the last week of Term 2 the Junior Syndicate joined in the nation wide celebration of Hairy Maclary's 30th Birthday.

Loved by thousands of Kiwi kids (and their parents) it was a great opportunity for the students to take part in some fun activities and wish Hairy a wonderful, fun filled Happy Birthday.

Pictured some of our junior students aka Hercules Morse, Schnitzel von Krumm and
EEEEEEEOWWWWFFTZ,
SCARFACE CLAW!
The toughest Tom in Town!


For all you Hairy Maclary fans, come and meet the author and hear about the development of her stories and characters

Dame Lynley Dodd,
Nelson Provincial Museum
Friday 9 August 
3:45 - 5:00pm

For seating and catering purposes please let Nicki know if you are attending:
DD 5456613 Cell 0274522476

Name that Mystery Reader!

Library Competition: Who's reading the book?

Victory school has some fantastic readers. Here's a selection of staff reading some of their favourite books from our school library.

Who's hiding behind the books?

Turn the volume right up and put your detective skills to work. Entry forms from the Library. Best of Luck!




Thanks to Discovery school for video idea.

Reading transforms kids' lives - David Hill

Victory School Library had the pleasure of hosting multiple award winning author David Hill.

David enthralled our Middle and Senior syndicates with his personal insight into the "stories" behind the stories.

His article published in the Herald was a timely reminder to parents, teachers, librarians and everyone who deals with kids :

"Read to your kids and you'll transform their lives".

Congratulations David on your latest win 
New Zealand Post Book Awards,Junior Fiction  2013

Our New Librarian

Victory Primary School has a new librarian. Her name is Kathy Graham but the students call her Whaea Kathy.

Whaea Kathy likes all kinds of books. "I love flicking through the new picture books. Especially when they arrive all shiny and new," she said. "I also love to revisit old favourites again and again. I never tire of a good story. One of my favourite authors is Michael Morpurgo. He writes brilliantly. I can't wait to share his stories with students."

Whaea Kathy is excited about David Hill visiting Victory Primary School. "Its a wonderful opportunity for everyone to see and hear a famous new Zealand author, ask him questions and find out what inspires his writing." she said.

Year 6 student, Kyan said " I think the new librarian is lovely and will be a wonderful help to the school".

By Sam