tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20011698162948897662024-02-19T16:59:17.767+13:00Springston School Library BlogNews, views and information from your library.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041295354596105212noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-6413176895801065562016-08-26T11:09:00.000+12:002016-08-26T11:09:08.943+12:00Winners of the Christchurch South Lit Quiz - 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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On Thursday 18 August, two teams from Springston School travelled to Somerfield School to compete in the annual quiz. The teams had been reading and training for the quiz since the beginning of Term 2. There were twelve books to read and learn; 6 novels and 6 picture books. The two teams chose their names and made team flags that were judged on the night. Our teams were called <i>Shot, Boom, Read! </i> and <i>6 Red Reading Hoods.</i> Team members were; Gemma, Aria, Adele, Molly, Toby and Georgia; Rosie, Sonya, Joseph, Lucy, Darcie and Xanthe, Estelle, Brigid and Deklyn.<br />
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The questions were on the text and the pictures and there were ten questions on each book.<br />
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Mrs P was the question reader. There were 3 minutes to write down the answers to each set of questions. The scores were given at the end of Round 3 and Round 8 and then not again until the end. We had a guest speaker, Soraya Nicholas, who spoke about how she became an author, what books she had written and then she read some of her latest story. Later Soraya signed bookmarks for the children and one lucky school won a set of her Starlight Stables books.<br />
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Then the winners were announced. <i>Oakland</i> <i>Geniuses</i> were 3rd, Somerfield’s <i>Phenomenal Readers</i> 2nd and our <i>Shot, Boom Read!</i> won by 4 points! Our <i>6 Red Reading Hoods</i> were 5th out of the 21 teams competing.<br />
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Each member of the team got to choose their own book prize and were presented with the trophy. As winners we get to be hosts again next year. </div>
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This is the third year in a row we have won. Well done to our Springston Lit Quiz Team and our fantastic Librarian - Karen Winter!<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-46407583330838467582015-10-20T14:14:00.000+13:002015-10-20T14:14:20.521+13:00Book Week Family Fun Night: 'BBQ at the Beach'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-29342583995343179332015-08-16T19:57:00.001+12:002017-06-14T14:59:40.636+12:00Christchurch South Lit Quiz<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book. </span></span><br />
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<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">After Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close. </span></span><br />
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<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">Our team "The Village of Readers": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and "Springston 12 Eyes": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points. </span></span><br />
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<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">The winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year.
The highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed. </span></span><br />
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<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">A special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan. </span></span><br />
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<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">Jess: It was fun and hard. </span></span><br />
<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. </span></span><br />
<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. </span></span><br />
<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. </span></span><br />
<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time. </span></span><br />
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<span data-lucid-content="{"t":"On Thursday 6 August, Springston School hosted the Christchurch South Lit Quiz at Somerfield School. Our two teams were a mix of Year 3 to Year 6 children who had read and studied a set of 12 books, and had to answer 10 questions on each book.\nAfter Round 4, four teams were on 35 points, after Round 7 there was a split on points but it was still very close.\nOur team \"The Village of Readers\": Nina, Kaylee, Jess, Gemma, Joseph and Toby, were thrilled to win by 1 and 1/2 points and \"Springston 12 Eyes\": Lucy B, Sonya, Maggie, Anna, Darcie and Brigid only just missed out on 3rd place by 2 and 1/2 points.\nThe winning team got to choose a book prize and we get to host the quiz again next year. \nThe highlight of the night was the guest speaker, Desna Wallace - author of My Story: Canterbury Quake. The audience listened attentively and had the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.\nA special mention must go to Mrs Winter for all the time and effort she put into helping prepare the team members. Thanks to all the parents and staff members who helped on the night. Thanks also to our two reserves: Adele and Tegan.\nJess: It was fun and hard. Gemma: Some questions were really challenging. Lucy: Desna Wallace was amazing. Maggie: I would to thank Mrs Winter and all the people who helped out on the night. Sonya: I enjoyed being in the team for the first time.\nThe team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop.\n","m":[{"s":0,"n":"c","v":"#000000ff","e":1780},{"s":0,"n":"s","v":11,"e":1780}]}" data-lucid-type="application/vnd.lucid.text"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.75px;">The team's favourite book was: Teddy One-Eye: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear, Author Gavin Bishop. </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-10725972657115295232015-05-28T17:44:00.000+12:002015-05-28T17:44:09.641+12:00'Reading gives you superpowers' PSA by Dav Pilkey<div style="text-align: left;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-6332797596106452562015-04-19T16:16:00.002+12:002015-04-19T16:27:20.133+12:00Roles of our 21st Century (School) LibraryI came across this interesting infographic, referring to public libraries and their changing role. School libraries are adopting this thinking too.<br />
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Click on the image below to take a closer look. We hope the Springston School Library ticks all these boxes for you. What would you like to see us doing more of? Please comment below.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-75281975485129882262014-12-10T20:09:00.000+13:002014-12-10T20:09:08.282+13:00Your favourite Christmas stories and movies?<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you have a favourite Christmas story book that you bring out at Christmas and enjoy reading? Or a favourite Christmas movie that you all watch as a family?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Clement Clarke Moore is said to have written the original poem, <i>A Visit from
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Or, you might prefer this more modern version of the song - with the pictures telling the story from the poem.</span></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-47637957116905412122014-11-21T13:27:00.000+13:002014-11-24T15:20:50.482+13:00The Long Haul.... a week-long celebration!The Long Haul.....Week long celebration....<br />
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Recently we held a week of 'Wimpy Kid' activities, games and competitions to celebrate the new "Long Haul" book.<br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041295354596105212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-14573050678000465932014-10-12T18:06:00.001+13:002014-10-12T18:06:29.173+13:0011 ways to grow great readers: A parent's perspectiveRochelle Savage, a mother with two primary school aged sons, shares what works for her family when it comes to growing great readers. <div>
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I highly recommend <a href="http://blog.core-ed.org/blog/2014/10/11-ways-to-grow-great-readers-a-parents-perspective.html" target="_blank"><b>her blog post</b></a> where she shares 11 ways she uses to grow her sons as readers, and finds joy as a family in doing so. Of course, reading doesn't have to be from a book, but Rochelle finds ways to make reading a family experience. I think you will find her ideas familiar, but also refreshing.<div>
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Rochelle mentions a competition, where you can win a book for our school, simply by posting a comment on HER blog post. </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-68286479917642258772014-09-26T15:04:00.000+12:002014-09-26T15:09:24.719+12:00'The One and Only Springston' Team wins the Christchurch South Lit Quiz!On Thursday 18 September, 16 children travelled to Somerfield School to compete in the Christchurch South Lit. Quiz that they had been training for since Term 2. The group had to study 6 picture books and 6 novels and answer questions on the night; 10 for each book. <br />
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Springston had two teams entered and 'The One and Only Springston' team were in 2nd place after the first round and then in 1st place until round 8; then we didn't know if we had won until the end. The team scored 10/10 for 5 rounds, 9/10 for 2 rounds and 8/10 for 3, then a 6 and 4.5; total 102.5. A fantastic, well deserved win. Our second team finished with 85.5 points in 9th place and our reserves scored 81. <br />
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The winners were presented with a trophy, certificates and got to choose a book and the library also got a bundle of books. All of the children received a selection of goodies in a lunchbox. Thanks to Scholastic for their fantastic sponsorship of this quiz and to Opawa School for hosting the quiz this year; our turn next year! Special thanks to our Librarian, Mrs Winter, for coaching and supporting us!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-55908108685001221682014-08-11T16:01:00.000+12:002014-08-11T16:09:13.266+12:00Look at all our new books!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9queFTu8iBQh0qkxrxRPDC7P6VAN50KR06yyoZtfXxiSGJ3QvG-T8izT_rINet3YBb-d67bC5IiC4bDXYsx8mm1M0aaCjEMe71Eic-a9lAX9PO1FvFoQV2kzWUNFogMrf29uc0v23dw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-11+at+3.57.22+pm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-9queFTu8iBQh0qkxrxRPDC7P6VAN50KR06yyoZtfXxiSGJ3QvG-T8izT_rINet3YBb-d67bC5IiC4bDXYsx8mm1M0aaCjEMe71Eic-a9lAX9PO1FvFoQV2kzWUNFogMrf29uc0v23dw/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-08-11+at+3.57.22+pm.png" /></a>Did you know that you can find a list of all our new library books, simply by visiting our <a href="http://library.springston.school.nz:2000/" target="_blank">Library OPAC</a> and following the link to <b>New Items</b>?<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-9070182833328983892014-07-04T11:39:00.001+12:002014-07-06T16:17:27.608+12:00For all parents - easy tips to encourage your children to love reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Does your child love reading?<br />
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Do you know how to encourage them?<br />
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Bob Docherty suggests 10 simple ideas for parents on how to encourage that love of reading. There may even be one or two tips that provide answers to things you've been wondering about - eg - should they be reading eBooks?<br />
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Read Bob's excellent article, <a href="http://booknotes-unbound.org.nz/bob-docherty-tips-encourage-children-love-reading/" target="_blank">10 tips to encourage children to love reading</a>, on The New Zealand Book Council's 'Booknotes unbound'.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041295354596105212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-38613025607127346662014-06-24T11:43:00.000+12:002014-06-24T11:43:03.272+12:00Book Review - The Fault in our Stars - John Green<b id="docs-internal-guid-5e5d7396-4afe-9479-e0e5-029bc585ff6f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Book: The Fault in our Stars</span></b><br />
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<a href="http://library.springston.school.nz:2000/" target="_blank">Bookmark this link</a> to easily find and browse our catalogue, and to find out about our new books. In the not too distant future, you'll even be able to reserve books, find out what books have been issued to you and when they're due back, and much more.<br />
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We're still working on the Catalogue's home page, but wanted to tell you about this great development with access to the catalogue now!<br />
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On Friday 9 May our team competed in the quiz at Cobham Intermediate School along with 62 other teams from schools all around Canterbury.<br />
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We had 100 questions in total on a lot of different topics. Ten questions on each topic. Some of the topics were; Mythology, Dogs, Christmas, Beverages, Food, Anatomy, Creatures and this year a whole section on Harry Potter. Our best topic was Mytholgy where we got 8/10.<br />
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Do you know who is the male and female of Ying and Yang?<br />
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What is the Japanese symbol for old age?<br />
A turtle or a crane.<br />
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What is Captain Haddock's favourite drink?<br />
Whiskey.<br />
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We got 63.5/100. The top two teams were Cobham 1 & Cobham 2, they got 85 & 84.5 and will now compete in the New Zealand final. Afterwards we went to the Children's Bookshop to look at all the new books.<br />
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Look out for Libby's choice : 'Out of my Mind' by Sharon Draper.<br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041295354596105212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-13913253059490529532014-04-16T16:44:00.002+12:002014-04-16T16:45:25.959+12:00AnyQuestions Easter holiday hours<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1LehSKELQ_YbSobnve52da6-Xby4G61cEDfAPt4g-RtfuI1v_8437F7U6T1oUxxpoX27akFKvx3VP3r90O2rMP1dvF9atn7gRys3ue0nYrAmdTjcCsy16Co8_XHQJd__hF0O1azGo4c/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-29+at+8.46.47+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1LehSKELQ_YbSobnve52da6-Xby4G61cEDfAPt4g-RtfuI1v_8437F7U6T1oUxxpoX27akFKvx3VP3r90O2rMP1dvF9atn7gRys3ue0nYrAmdTjcCsy16Co8_XHQJd__hF0O1azGo4c/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-29+at+8.46.47+PM.png" /></a>For those of you who make the most of the amazing, free <a href="http://www.anyquestions.co.nz/" target="_blank">AnyQuestions</a> resource provided for all NZ students through the National Library of New Zealand....<br />
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...you'll be delighted to know that they are remaining open over the holiday period, with closure only on the Easter and Anzac public holidays. Outside of those days they will be open their regular hours, Monday to Friday 1 pm - 6 pm. The online <a href="http://www.manyanswers.co.nz/" target="_blank">ManyAnswers</a> website will remain open throughout. <br />
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And if you haven't tried out this service, where you can ask seek online and one-to-one assistance from qualified librarians, then the holidays are a great time to try it out. You may also like to read a earlier <a href="http://springstonschoollibrary.blogspot.co.nz/2011/09/any-questions.html" target="_blank">2011 post about using AnyQuestions.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-49400717388630059962014-04-11T13:58:00.001+12:002014-04-11T13:58:28.054+12:00Have YOU been on a bear hunt?I'm sure we have all enjoyed going on a bear hunt! After all, we've all read the famous book by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.<br />
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Did you know, this book is now 25 years old!<br />
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I hope you enjoy this special performance of the story, by the author himself!<br />
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Would you like to leave us a comment below - where else have YOU been for a bear hunt? <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 32px;">Cicero was a very learned Roman stateman who lived from </span><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif; line-height: 32px;">106 BC to 43 BC.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-59514146801317735732014-03-03T16:46:00.002+13:002014-03-03T16:46:58.802+13:00Our Library in 2014Welcome to 2014. The weather is already looking rather autumnal, so snuggling up with a book certainly appeals!<br />
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We have lots of exciting things happening at the moment! <br />
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The Library is being used as a classroom by our Senior Class, until their new classroom is completed in a few weeks. We still manage to fit in visits by other classes whenever possible. We have lots of new students at school, who are finding out what a fabulous Library we have here at Springston School.<br />
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Over the holidays we have updated our Library software system, and have made the switch from Musac to <a href="http://www.accessitsoftware.com/" target="_blank">Access-It</a>. Karen is busy doing online training and getting the system in place.<br />
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One important change will mean that you will be able to search our school catalogue and reserve books from any computer, no matter where it is. So, you can see what books are available from your classroom, or even from home. There will even be access to web links on some topics.<br />
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And last but not least, we have new Librarians who are almost ready to start. Look out for an introduction from them soon.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-87138570300246451202013-11-28T12:21:00.002+13:002013-11-28T12:21:59.336+13:00We're in the Top 50 School Library Blogs!<b>Thanks, Charles for this exciting news! </b><br />
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My name is Charles and I just wanted to let you know that the Springston School Library Blog is featured on our new and improved list of <a href="http://www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/top-blogs/school-library/" target="_blank">Top 50 School Library Blogs</a>.<br />
<br />Since launching in 2011, our Top 50 School Library Blogs page has been viewed over 33,000 times and we wanted to update and improve it. Our page also ranks #2 in Google for "school library blogs" so it is a good way for school librarians to discover your blog.<br /><br />Our updated list now displays the top school library blogs based on several website popularity metrics such as Google's Page Rank and the number of other websites that link to each blog. We also provide stats on social media engagement via Twitter followers and included a link to each school librarian's Twitter page.<br /><br />Best,<br />Charles Sipe<br />Executive Editor<br />Teacher Certification DegreesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-59819282462554113862013-11-01T09:54:00.000+13:002013-11-01T18:05:13.429+13:00Winning kids over one book at a time.... <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: small;">We love a recent article in 'The Press', and thought you might find it food for thought as well. It's well worth the read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What do YOU think about the need for books, libraries, and librarians these days, especially in schools? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">How often do you use a library? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We're so lucky here at Springston to have a well-resourced library and skilled librarian.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/schools/9339944/Winning-kids-over-one-book-at-a-time" target="_blank">Winning kids over one book at a time</a> </span></div>
Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041295354596105212noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-51016565791907839722013-08-26T22:21:00.000+12:002013-08-26T22:22:37.770+12:00Do you recognise these 'characters'?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2001169816294889766.post-59380729649518286922013-08-06T15:01:00.000+12:002013-08-06T19:41:14.926+12:00Scholastic Book Reviews <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">During Term 2 ten of our children wrote reviews that were entered in the NZ Book Council's competition.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was thrilled to learn in the holidays how well they did!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is part of the email I received:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Your students have taken out all of the 5-7 category, and the 8-12 category of the review competition - a feat that is unmatched, and particularly in the 8-12 category was very strongly contested. Well done!</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">The winner of the 5-7 age group was Romilly, followed by Mackenzie and Bridget. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">The winner of the 8-12 age group was Haidee, followed by Georgia G, and Alice K.</span></i></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you to the Book Council for the opportunity for the children to publish their reviews and to Scholastic who provide the prize packs for the first place winners and also for the books for the library for having the most entries per capita. We will certainly be entering again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Read the reviews here:</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: magenta;">Written by Daisy Meadows</span></span></div>
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friends and how they helped a fairy find her drums which were stolen by a
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brave and never gives up.</span></div>
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when the fairy’s magic was used to trick the goblins.</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">I enjoyed this book giving it eight out of
ten.</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">It shows that working together gets things
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: blue;">By Des Hunt</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnDtISNBgOz_vzn9kDcp00ivd1ilfntcn4QCXGE6c5KwwAnIpUDnt6EG41Z6YsmAl7YHmIGI_xAWznNKlagUlVdCnSdNOgwMsqfNB9-Os3uEdHm1yPxeptLsbOiLSyfDteKjlGa20Fg/s1600/Book+review+covers2+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnDtISNBgOz_vzn9kDcp00ivd1ilfntcn4QCXGE6c5KwwAnIpUDnt6EG41Z6YsmAl7YHmIGI_xAWznNKlagUlVdCnSdNOgwMsqfNB9-Os3uEdHm1yPxeptLsbOiLSyfDteKjlGa20Fg/s200/Book+review+covers2+001.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: blue;">12–year–old Zac moves north to the remote Terawhiti Station off
the coast of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wellington</st1:place></st1:city>,
where he fears that he might die of boredom. That is until he meets Jess, an
adventurous and level-headed girl from a local town. Together they must solve
the mystery of the Phantom of Terawhiti.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: blue;">When a boat belonging to a Russian billionaire crashes off the
coast of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wellington</st1:place></st1:city>,
the crew all seem to have escaped in a small life boat. But Zac and Jess soon
find out there is more to it than that. Amongst the wreckage of the
newly-beached boat, Zac and Jess find footprints, too big to belong to a dog,
and a round object with teeth marks in it, along with a dog bed labelled
“Tasha”. Jess and Zac soon come to the conclusion that the pet could have been,
and most probably was, illegal. What would a billionaire want with an illegal
animal aboard his boat?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: blue;">When Zac and Jess find two suspicious men after the missing
animal, and others getting curious, they must do everything in their power to
protect it from people who might harm “the phantom,” or worse.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: blue;">This is officially one of my all-time favourite books. I love the
way this book is easy to read, but you can still see many under-laying plots
that keep you on your toes. Once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it
down, and if you ever read it, which I highly recommend you do, neither will
you! I would recommend this book to girls and boys aged 9 to 13. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I rate this book ten out of ten!
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Parvana. She lives in a one room house with her Mother, Father, big sister
Nooria, little sister Maryam and little brother Ali.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Life is tough for Parvana’s family and many
others, with only men being able to go out alone. The invading Taliban have
told all woman to stay inside and not go out without a man. Worst of all, in
all weather woman have to wear a burqa to cover up their skin.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Just days after a normal life, everything is
turned upside down. For no reason, her father is taken away by the Taliban
along with many of the family’s belongings leaving Parvana and her family
bewildered and scared.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-NZ"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial;">I really enjoyed reading “Parvana”. It kept me
engaged throughout the story. I really like the way Deborah Ellis writes her
books about children my age living in places where each day of their life is a
struggle.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #38761d;">To find out more about what happens to Parvana
read this book and then the sequel Parvana’s Journey and the third book in the
series, Shauzia. I have read many other books she has written including The
Best Day Of My Life and <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">No Safe
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #38761d;">I would recommend this book to people who are
10+ and like interesting adventures that take you to places you never imagined
you would go.If you would like to read this book it can be found in the school
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20.5pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">by Joy Cowley: reviewed by Alice K</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">I have recently read a book called ‘Bow Down
Shadrach’, I really enjoyed it and am now reading the second in the series.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">Shadrach is getting old now and his health is
failing. When Hannah tries to make him do one of his old circus tricks he
really hurts himself. With Shadrach hurt and his health failing Sophie and Joe,
Hannah's parents, aren’t sure what to do with him next.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">When Hannah is told by her parents that Shadrach
is getting sent to a horse's rest home she feels that she will really miss him
but it will be good for him.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">The next day at school Hannah finds out with the
help of her friends that the rest home that Shadrach is getting sent to, is no
rest home! When Hannah arrives home she races outside to visit Shadrach, but
Shadrach is nowhere to be seen, it’s too late, he’s already gone!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">Hannah manages to persuade her two younger
brothers to help her get Shadrach back, but without her parents help how will
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really enjoyed reading ‘Bow Down Shadrach’. It kept me intrigued throughout the
book. I thought that it was a really great story to read and would recommend it
for people aged around 10+ who enjoy reading horse stories. </span></span></div>
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