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Term 3 Week 8 TT3Monday 16 September-Friday 20 September
Rāhina 16 Mahuru-Rāmere 20 Mahuru Test your language skills here
Pumpkin Growing Competition!
Junior School Competition- each class will grow their own pumpkin this summer. Judged on weight, appearance and effort, who will win the battle of the pumpkins?
Matariki competition has been won!
Write about 'what happened next'. You've finished a great book and you want it to go on forever. Now is your opportunity to write a new ending- to write about what goes on to happen after the final chapter.
Congratulations Arshiya Tuli, 5AR. Here is the winning story, “You did what?” uncle Vernon cried, his face quickly dissolving into the shade of a ripe tomato. “I went into the chamber of secrets” Harry replied for the dozenth time, losing his patience. “There is no such thing, boy” he growled. “Go to your room”. Harry gave his uncle his best death stare. At that moment, he heard the telephone ring. Apparently, uncle Vernon did not hear it. “Errr, fine, I’ll go”, Harry said and shot off down the hallway towards the telephone. “Ron!” Harry cried. “I’ve got so much to tell you” “Sorry, but that’s not what it called for” “the thing is, Ginny, is still possessed!” After Ron got Hermine on the phone, they decided where to meet. “Diagon alley”, Hermine debated, while Ron insisted on his own house. “it’s dark magic” Harry reminded them. Both Hermine and Ron stopped speaking abruptly. “we need a dark antidote” he finished. “are you saying…” Hermine gasped. “Knockturn Alley” “Where could we find an antidote?”, Hermine wailed, showing the extent of sensitivity. Harry let Ron and Hermine’s conversation fade into background noise as he scanned the alley. He spotted Borgin & Burkes, it’s creaking sign swinging above its front door. Without explaining, Harry dragged his friends to the front of the shop. He stormed in, getting ready to ask Borgin when Hermine cried “Harry!” “I think I found something”. Harry walked over and read the label. All-purpose possession remover! It read. “it sounds like overkill to me” Ron commented. “I mean, could it really heal every possession there is?”. Hermine gritted her teeth. “You got a better idea, smartypants” Hermine scoffed. To Hermine’s satisfaction, Ron didn’t reply.” Let’s go buy it” Harry sighed and they slumped over to the counter. His hands trembling, he opened the vile. With any luck, they would be in Ginny’s room giving her the antidote in minutes. Hermine snatched the vile and peered through. “What?”, she demanded, clearly not satisfied. “What, it looks weird or something?” Ron asked. Hermine ignored him and bit her lip. She clearly wasn’t going to tell him. “Give it”, Harry said and poked his eye through the hole. “It’s a piece of paper” Harry worried. This time it was Ron who snatched the vile. He tipped it over and shook out the crumpled parchment. “Ingredients” Ron muttered. “Still helpful.” Harry read the ingredients:
They came back with all the ingredients they needed. “ I thought it would be harder”, Ron smirked. Harry reached into his pocket to tick off all the ingredients on the list when he noticed a footnote, hidden right in the bottom corner. * If the possession is committed by a non-human being, for the potion to succeed you must retrieve the creature’s venom. “ Umm, guys….” Harry said wide-eyed. “Read this footnote.” He handed the piece of paper to Ron. “ Does this mean we need …”, Hermine started. “Baskalis venom”, Harry confirmed. Harry, Ron, and Hermine entered the unruly chamber scattered with scarlet blood. “Let’s get this over with”, Hermine muttered. Harry spotted a bodyless fang lying on the ground. “No Magic”, Harry reminded them. Ron just sighed and Hermine said nothing. Just then Harry spotted a spot on the fang where venom was dripping. He ran over to it and collected some in the empty vile. “Done”, Harry triumphed. “All we need to do is mix”. They dashed back to Ron’s house. “ Call her down”, Harry urged. “No”, Ron concluded with the shake of his head. Ron and Hermine groaned and the three of them ran up the stairs. They halted to stop when they saw Ginny. She was whispering a strange language that neither of them understood. “Ginny! I bought you a drink”, Ron tempted her. From their hiding places, Hermine and Harry watched Ginny glug down the liquid. Her expressions softened and as Hermine and Harry came out she said, “ Thank you”. A fun performance of 'Treasure Hunt' the Junior School enjoyed it enormously- the last event of book week.
Jnr School Library music concert
Term 2 Junior School music concert was a great success and we look forward to a repeat of that success next term.
Well done to the musicians, vocalists and spoken word HaPPY Days!
Te Reo Kupu o te Ra
Tāwhirimātea God of the wind and storms Ko Tāwhirimātea te atua o te hau me ngā āwhā. Tāwhirimātea is the god of the wind and storms. Congratulations to our Kids' Lit Quiz girls!Team A
Divya Srinivasa Olive Aldridge Alice Egerton Ekaterine Zahariadis Team B Sophie Hearns Amelia Taylor Zara Benson-Phipps Caitlin Lei Nishka Parekh Team A were placed 4th which was a brilliant achievement. Florence Bartram, Anna Schofield-Matthews and Eleanor Bartlett were the coaches. Ishi Kakroo and Caitlin Lei -reserves. Congratulations to our
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Sharon Kennedy and Annika Peterson made bags that can be issued in the library- just like our books. Now you can take out a stack of books and use our bags. Such a great idea &and a very successful Community Project!!
Thank you Annika and Sharon.
Thank you Annika and Sharon.
Happiness note
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Would you like a happy note delivered to your 'inbox'
every day? Email, library@qmc. school.nz and you can receive a happy reminder every day via email. 
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-junior school art- see it in our library!
International languages week in the library
Ask at the library about upcoming writing competitions...
Digital story to enjoy.. this is about Oat the Groat kindness.
Click here
Archie with Athaliah and Rafaella
We have a new science mag!!
'Behind the bullying'
The QMC library was presented with a new book, written by Amy Wiltshire and Jacqui Ormsby.
As part of their community project they have published 'Behind the Bullying', which offers insight into the issue of bullying. The book contains personal stories from over 70 Y5 & Y6 students and and provides strategies to deal with the problem.
We are really pleased to have this resource in the library. Thank you, Jacqui and Amy!
As part of their community project they have published 'Behind the Bullying', which offers insight into the issue of bullying. The book contains personal stories from over 70 Y5 & Y6 students and and provides strategies to deal with the problem.
We are really pleased to have this resource in the library. Thank you, Jacqui and Amy!
He Tohu at the National Library- a must visit!
See New Zealand's founding documents- they are just up the road!
World War 1 resources in the library
Please check our OPAC resources on the First World War or come to the library and ask for assistance.
Whakatauki...Words from the wise...
Waiho ma te tangata e mihi, kia tau ai.
(It would be better to let others praise.)
(It would be better to let others praise.)
You can be inspired by teen booktuber Marta Botet Borràs
In this TED talk she gets really enthusiastic about reading and ways to share the love!
It might even inspire you to have a go at creating your own Booktube posts - make one and we'll post it here. Come to the library and we can discuss...
In this TED talk she gets really enthusiastic about reading and ways to share the love!
It might even inspire you to have a go at creating your own Booktube posts - make one and we'll post it here. Come to the library and we can discuss...
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
– Thomas A. Edison
Leap writer's- 7 am, Wed, Library.
Favourite books issued @ QMC library
Children and their families deserve to have access to the books of their culture, as well as the majority culture, regardless of where they live.
The Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
The Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community.
Lunchtime in the library
Hell pizza reading
challenge is back!
National POetry Day @ QMC
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QMC poetry slammers!
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Writing competition 2019
Details here -click for details
Happy 100th Birthday QMC!
19/2/2019
Reading with a buddy...19/2/2019
Life after school ???
This site has info about CV building, scholarships,
what subjects to choose and so much more. Here
what subjects to choose and so much more. Here
Are you a keen writer?
Stone Soup magazine is a great place to get started and present your writing to an international audience.
Stone Soup publishes stories (2,500 words or less) and poetry. book reviews and art by kids 13 and younger from around the world.
Stone Soup's aims are:
Stone Soup publishes stories (2,500 words or less) and poetry. book reviews and art by kids 13 and younger from around the world.
Stone Soup's aims are:
- Encourage reading
- Inspire writing
- Inspire artistic endeavors
- Give young creators a real sense of achievement when they make Honor Roll or publication
- Get kids involved in an an international project
Year 7 art & poetry collaboration
QMC students wrote poems for National Poetry Day
(you can read these -see above, in the banner under 'Poetry 2018'). The best were made into a book illustrated by Year 7.
(you can read these -see above, in the banner under 'Poetry 2018'). The best were made into a book illustrated by Year 7.
pre-school friday visit
Lunchtime in the library
Life shrinks or expands according to one’s courage.
– Anias Nin
mental well-being in the library
We have some great books that deal with all sorts of issues around mental health.
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'Nothing will work unless you do.'
– Maya Angelou
Student Support Programmes
QMC has a new website dedicated to sharing news, opportunities, information, and advice on student learning support, further education, and career pathways.
There are fantastic opportunities here for writers, creators, performers, budding entrepreneurs!
Please click here to be taken to the website.
There are fantastic opportunities here for writers, creators, performers, budding entrepreneurs!
Please click here to be taken to the website.
Are you wanting to read for relaxation but are finding it hard to make time? We have the answer- 'quick reads'. We have recently bought some latest publications that are recommended as
'great, short reads'.
Come to the library and kick-start your 2019 reading now!
'great, short reads'.
Come to the library and kick-start your 2019 reading now!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
3 easy ways to reduce use of plastic -
1. Take a canvas/cotton tote bag with you when you pop to the shops or library
2. Stop using plastic straws
3. Use a steel drink bottle.
1. Take a canvas/cotton tote bag with you when you pop to the shops or library
2. Stop using plastic straws
3. Use a steel drink bottle.
Consider getting an Audio Book....
Wellington City Libraries eLibrary provides access to eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, online databases and digitised heritage, catalogues and storytime videos. Make sure you have joined the Wellington City Library to take advantage of all of these resources.
Need some science in your life?
here
Must reads! Books that will blow your mind!!
Join Wellington City Library
-it's free (even tho it's closed!)
To have access to all the fiction & non fiction books and e-books your heart desires
Free!
To access amazing data bases including daily newspapers from around the world- Free!
To look at a multitude of magazines- Free!
Listening to audio books- Free!
QMC girls living out of Wellington can join too - Free!
Listen to an Agatha Christie mystery novel
Would you like to have a mystery novel read to you? -maybe while you're sitting on a train or about to drift off to sleep?- that's a good time to listen to a story.
Famous crime fiction
author, Agatha Christie is a master story teller, and you can hear one of her novels After the funeral, for free, here.
Famous crime fiction
author, Agatha Christie is a master story teller, and you can hear one of her novels After the funeral, for free, here.
E-books and audio books
Join Wellington City library to have access to all the fiction books, audio books and e-books your heart desires-
Free!
To access amazing data bases including daily newspapers from around the world- Free!
To look at a multitude of magazines- Free!
QMC girls living out of Wellington can join too - Free!
To find the latest books and resources at the Wellington City Library please look here.
Please email us library@qmc.school.nz with your book recommendations
“some books introduce us to characters who are different from us, allowing us to see the world from a new perspective. But for children in the process of figuring out who they are, and who they want to be, it is just as important to also read stories about characters they can relate to, and see themselves in.”
If you have a book you or topic that you would like to see in our library please come and talk to us in the library
If you have a book you or topic that you would like to see in our library please come and talk to us in the library
We highly recommend this site..
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This is a great website- full of fun and inspirational books and activities- check it out!
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Be smart, be thoughtful, be generous..
stuck with 'what to read next'?
Ask our book seer about what books he would recommend for you here
“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold, rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but a citizen, instead. A human with a brain and a heart and a desire to be uplifted, rather than a customer with a credit card and an inchoate "need" for "stuff." A mall–the shops–are places where your money makes the wealthy wealthier. But a library is where the wealthy's taxes pay for you to become a little more extraordinary, instead. A satisfying reversal. A balancing of the power.”
– Caitlin Moran
Come to QMC and see what else Caitin Moran has to say about the world, women and universal issues.
We have fiction and non fiction books by this wonderful, intellectual and funny author.
– Caitlin Moran
Come to QMC and see what else Caitin Moran has to say about the world, women and universal issues.
We have fiction and non fiction books by this wonderful, intellectual and funny author.
Do you love David Walliams?
listen to David Walliams
here
here
MEET 5 BEASTLY BOYS AND 5 GRUESOME GIRLS IN DAVID WALLIAMS LATEST BOOK!
If you'd enjoy to read about
some really naughty children and what they get up to- and have a laugh- then this is the book for you!
If you'd enjoy to read about
some really naughty children and what they get up to- and have a laugh- then this is the book for you!
A young adult and love listening to stories?
Radio NZ is fantastic for news and current events but did you know it also offers audio books?
Here
Here
A timely reminder.....
“So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookshelf on the wall.”
― Roald Dahl
― Roald Dahl
Making book worms (that's what we're calling them)
Attention parents!
Here for instructions on how to make 'book worms'
Would you like to read a book on parenting issues? Please take a look at what we have on offer in our parent library. Go to the top of this page, in the banner and click on 'more' then 'for parents'.
Here you'll find a sample of what we have of offer.
See you in the library!
Bedtime story is key to literacy, says children's writer Frank Cottrell Boyce here
lunchtimes in the library
A very nice place to hang out with your friends
or read...
