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

Two New Reviews

Reviews from Room 15 of Wonder by P J Palacio and Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper.

New in the Library

Kia ora. New in the Library in Week Four, Term Two: Winners have been announced in the 2012 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards! Check out the winner's display next to the computers. Do you agree with the judges? Tell whaea Louise your thoughts. We now have six computers for use in the Library! Our library blog is the home page for these computers and children can explore educational websites via links from the blog. Computers need to be booked at lunchtimes for fifteen minute blocks of time. Cool Maths Games has been very popular this week. Check out our blog again for more Library news!

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