No images? Click here Newsletter to schools — Term 3 2023Here's what's in our term 3 newsletter:
Creating and celebrating school libraries![]() In our work with schools, we see many examples of great school libraries. They're busy and interesting spaces, with hard-working, passionate and expert staff delivering great library services. Our School Library Development Framework can help you create a library that's just right for your school community. The framework has a brand new look and we've added a video that showcases effective school library development in practice. Explore the new-look framework and watch the video: School Library Development Framework and new video. And check in with our blog in week 3 of the term for more examples of great school libraries as we celebrate Aotearoa NZ School Library Week. Teachers creating readers — new framework, brochure and examples of practice![]() Image credit: All rights reserved. Teachers create readers by being reading role models and knowing strategies that inspire and support reading for pleasure. Services to Schools has developed the Teachers Creating Readers Framework (with posters), brochure and examples of practice tool to help teachers engage readers in primary and secondary schools. The examples expand on the reading-for-pleasure pedagogy outlined in the framework. New object primary source analysis tools![]() Objects are a hands-on way to engage in primary source analysis and help ākonga make connections to the past and present. Use our new object analysis tools to bring history to life in your classroom. We have 3 levels of tools to explore, analyse and critically analyse objects with ākonga. Te Awhi Rito — honouring Ben and welcoming Alan![]() Alan Dingley has commenced his two-year term as Aotearoa New Zealand's new Reading Ambassador. In this short video, inaugural Te Awhi Rito Ben Brown and Alan talk about the power of reading and the mahi of Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador. Hear Ben and Alan: Reflections on Te Awhi Rito Read about Alan's call to action for us all: Let's create a nation of readers! Readers see themselves in the 2023 NZCYA Book Awards finalists![]() Image credit: New Zealand Book Awards Trust. The shortlists for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2023 have been released. This year, readers will find people, places and familiar elements they can connect with in the wonderful selection of finalists for this year’s awards. A team from Services to Schools has been working hard behind the scenes. They put together a range of activities for the 2023 finalists activity booklet. 2023 NZCYA Book Awards finalists activity booklet — on the New Zealand Book Awards website. The team has also written 2 blogs that take readers on a journey of finding connection and identity within the pages of the books: Update: Support for school libraries affected by the 2023 storms![]() Image credit: Latest updates by wiredsmart20. Pixabay. License to use. National Library Services to Schools is working with the Ministry of Education and Books Back Better to help replace school library and classroom books damaged or lost in the 2023 North Island storms. We've almost completed our phone survey of affected schools. If you are a weather-affected school and haven't heard from us, please email schoollibraryadvice@dia.govt.nz. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori![]() Image credit: Petition to introduce te reo Māori in schools, 1972. Archives New Zealand on Flickr. Some rights reserved: CC BY 2.0. Image modified — background extended. This year, the taonga te reo Māori will be celebrated between 11 and 15 September. Our rauemi include information about the journey to revitalise te reo Māori, interesting pakiwaitara about printing in te reo Māori in the 1800s, and links to a wide range of material that can be used for teaching and learning. To find out more, explore these links:
Although te reo Māori is being woven through all learning areas, the month of Hepetema is a great time to shine a spotlight on the importance of using and normalising te reo Māori in our daily lives. Term 3 professional learning and lending news![]() Do some PLD with usWe have a great line-up of professional learning options for teachers and library staff this term.
Browse through our learning options and register now Come to local library network meetingsOur local network meetings provide an opportunity to connect with other professionals with an interest in school libraries and learning. Check out the advantages of joining — and where and when network meetings are held in your region. Borrow our booksYou can borrow books from us for term 3 until 18 August and for term 4 from 21 August. Our lending service for schools Don't forget to use our special NZ Post courier deal for sending books back to the National Library. Did you know that you can use this account for all of your school's courier requirements — so sign up today and save money! Online resources for term 3![]() Image credit: Photo by Martin Sanchez. Unsplash. License to use. A lot is happening in term 3, beginning with Matariki celebrations, followed by the Rugby World Cup, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and marking the victory for Women's Suffrage in Aotearoa. Our Topic Explorer sets, Many Answers entries and stories from Te Kupenga have all of this covered, along with the other important events and popular topics for this term. Do your students need support finding resources for schoolwork? Introduce them to our AnyQuestions service. 25 July 1981 — Anti-Springbok protesters block Hamilton match 30 July to 5 August — Cook Islands Language Week 1 to 31 August — Sorted Money Month 5 August 1914 — New Zealand enters the First World War 7 to 11 August — Maths Week
14 to 20 August — Conservation Week
21 August 2006 — Māori King Te Arikinui Tūheitia Paki crowned 29 August 1915 — New Zealand force captures German Samoa 3 to 9 September — Tonga Language Week 8 September to 28 October — Rugby World Cup 11 to 15 September — Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Discussed above 19 September 1893 — Women win the right to vote 25 September 1951 — Māori Women's Welfare League established 1 to 7 October — Tuvalu Language Week Popular topics this term |