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Week 9 TT2
No room for racism here @ QMC
Word of the day
Te Reo word of the day / Kupu o te Ra
tūranga waewae place to stand / stomping groundKo Wairarapa tōku tūranga waewae. Wairarapa is my place to stand 
Year 7 mural 'The Doll's house'
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Reading improves your happiness..
Read more on mental health and its connection to reading
here
here
top 10 book must reads
-have you read all these??
DOC summer writing competition
This summer, DOC is putting a focus on how to treat our environment the right way. We want to know how much you respect your own backyard. So why not write about it? Competition closes 22 February 2019.
Here
Here
Book Week: 27-31 May 2019
Here's 2018'S year 7 mural-
Year 7 had a great time re-creating their favourite book character for Book Week. The mural is in the hallway outside the library. We've noticed how everyone loves identifying their favourites!
A great way to spend lunch time in the library!
year 5; a study in mindful reading
new initiative-'plastic bag free'
library!
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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
Book to screen
We have a new science mag!!
New book for the library!
'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!
We have all these books in the library!
Have a look at the 'best books in New Zealand 2017 awards' here
Do you love David Walliams?
listen to David Walliams
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A young adult and love listening to stories?
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.
A timely reminder.....
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.)
Thinking about your career?
This website can help you decide on a secure and fulfilling career- that also does good. here
“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
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!
New to the library this week.
some really naughty children and what they get up to- and have a laugh- then this is the book for you!
New to the library this week.
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.
Attention parents!
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!
Here you'll find a sample of what we have of offer.
See you in the library!
Be smart, be thoughtful, be generous..
Favourite books issued @ QMC library
Wanting a story in your
Mother tongue? Here
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.
lunchtimes in the library
A very nice place to hang out with your friends
or read...
stuck with 'what to read next'?
Ask our book seer about what books he would recommend for you here
Bedtime story is key to literacy, says children's writer Frank Cottrell Boyce here
Making book worms (that's what we're calling them)
Here for instructions on how to make 'book worms'
Look here for some good recommendations for your reading
In praise of libraries..
“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.
Writing competition 2019
Details here -click for details
Happy 100th Birthday QMC!
19/2/2019
Reading with a buddy...19/2/2019
Thinking ahead to when you leave 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
Do you want to enter the Kids' Lit quiz?
Yr 6, 7 & 8 are invited to take part in a lit quiz- a quiz that tests you knowledge about all things book related.
'Who wrote 'The Hunger Games?' 'Who was the Principal at Matilda's school?'
If you know the answer to these types of questions this could be the sport for you!~
Please come to the library on Wednesday, lunchtime and have some fun! Florence Bartram will be coaching the team.
May 7th is the regional contest.
'Who wrote 'The Hunger Games?' 'Who was the Principal at Matilda's school?'
If you know the answer to these types of questions this could be the sport for you!~
Please come to the library on Wednesday, lunchtime and have some fun! Florence Bartram will be coaching the team.
May 7th is the regional contest.
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.
Poetry wins!
thanks Ilena shadbolt!
We are very happy to have new poetry books and Sylvia Plath's journals and letters in the library now. These were bought with prize money won by Ilena. The Institute of Modern Letters awarded this to her for her poem 'Vignettes. Come along to the library to see the beautiful books and read Ilena's poem.
Holiday fun for kids who love to draw
We are lucky to have Fifi Colston provide students with an opportunity to learn from her amazing creative skills over 4 days in the January holidays next year.
What: Draw Like an Illustrator camp
When: 14 - 17 January 2019
Where: Raroa Normal Intermediate
Cost: $220
For more information check out the flyer attached or go to https://drawlikeanillustrator.com/
What: Draw Like an Illustrator camp
When: 14 - 17 January 2019
Where: Raroa Normal Intermediate
Cost: $220
For more information check out the flyer attached or go to https://drawlikeanillustrator.com/
pre-school friday visit
News flash for parents!
Everyone needs a bedtime story- even independent readers!
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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Spelling concentration..
Pre-school love their library visit!
Huge congratulations to this fantastic foursome!
Here are the happy winners of the Wellington Regional Kids' Lit Quiz.
Team:
Anna Schofield-Matthews
Maya Elmes
Florence Bartram
Pascale Bowie
http://www.kidslitquiz.com/home.php
So thrilled!
This group are self motivated and highly enthusiastic.
Team:
Anna Schofield-Matthews
Maya Elmes
Florence Bartram
Pascale Bowie
http://www.kidslitquiz.com/home.php
So thrilled!
This group are self motivated and highly enthusiastic.
Commemorating the Wahine disaster
'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 2018 reading now!
'great, short reads'.
Come to the library and kick-start your 2018 reading now!
student e-book launch
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.
Some amazing book sculpture
There's nothing better than a story at bedtime- let your parents know! Here's some reading on reading!
Poetry slam
Need some science in your life?
here
Like comics? start here
'New Philosopher' magazine
We now have a subscription to this exciting magazine!
It has some fascinating, provocative articles and is a great addition to our magazine library which includes,
NZ Listener, Time, Smith Journal and Kinfolk.
It has some fascinating, provocative articles and is a great addition to our magazine library which includes,
NZ Listener, Time, Smith Journal and Kinfolk.
Must reads! Books that will blow your mind!!
Join Wellington City Library
-it's free
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!
What is truth?
Youth Mentorship Programme Seeks Emerging Young Writers
See here for details
Poetry in Motion
Poetry in Motion holds monthly spoken word evenings featuring local and touring poets! It is an inclusive group which aims to raise the profile of spoken word as a meaningful, fun and entertaining art form and challenge people's notions of what poetry is and can be. If you aspire to be a performance poet or are looking for inspiration check it out here!
Mortal Engines
Very excited about the news that Peter Jackson and Weta are going to be making the movie of the
Mortal Engines series by Philip Reeve. If you've not heard of this gripping saga start with the first book Mortal Engines. It's available from our library
Mortal Engines series by Philip Reeve. If you've not heard of this gripping saga start with the first book Mortal Engines. It's available from our library
Get the low-down on sugar here
Time to think about scholarships! Here
Reminder- You can only get access to the information on this website when you are logged on through our school or a public library.
Calling all performers, directors and playwrights!
Playmarket is a New Zealand play script publishing house that is dedicated to giving exposure to NZ writers. Their website is a fantastic resource for theatre scripts and information about playwrights and performers! Click here to access the script search function where you can search amongst hundreds of script summaries, and check out the opportunities for script advice, script writing and mentoring.
Playmarket is a New Zealand play script publishing house that is dedicated to giving exposure to NZ writers. Their website is a fantastic resource for theatre scripts and information about playwrights and performers! Click here to access the script search function where you can search amongst hundreds of script summaries, and check out the opportunities for script advice, script writing and mentoring.
Listen to an Agatha Christie mystery novel 'After the funeral'
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.
Free audio stories!
Do you enjoy listening to stories? Storynory can help you with some myths, fairy tales, and original series!
Check it out 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.
here to:
'Discover and read free books by indie authors as well as tons of classic books'
- This is an Amazon site well worth checking out
'Discover and read free books by indie authors as well as tons of classic books'
- This is an Amazon site well worth checking out
Fun word game here
teenagers- how to review books and get published..
A new website is being launched on 10 March.
Hooked on NZ Books is an offshoot of New Zealand Books, the print journal.
It’s a website aimed at teenagers about reviewing. Content includes:
- How to write a great review
- Reviews of NZ books by YA readers with commentary
- An invitation to submit reviews, and guidance from experienced writers
- Interviews with, and commentary by, NZ writers
- An archive of reviews of NZ Young Adult books
'Girl up' -Do you want to get involved and make a difference?
here
From the "Girl up"
website,
'Girls are powerful. When they’re educated, healthy, and safe, they transform their communities. When girls stand up for girls in need, they empower each other and transform our world. As the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign, Girl Up engages girls to take action. Led by a community of nearly half a million passionate advocates raising awareness and funds, our efforts help the hardest to reach girls living in places where it is hardest to be a girl.'
Find out more here
website,
'Girls are powerful. When they’re educated, healthy, and safe, they transform their communities. When girls stand up for girls in need, they empower each other and transform our world. As the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign, Girl Up engages girls to take action. Led by a community of nearly half a million passionate advocates raising awareness and funds, our efforts help the hardest to reach girls living in places where it is hardest to be a girl.'
Find out more here
check out this article about an 11 year old black American girl and how she felt about the books she read at school (and what she did to change that)
read this! here.
read this! here.
QMC library aims to support all readers...
“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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Audio for YA fiction here!!!!!!!
lunch time concert in the library
Contribute to this peace project..
The Australian Living Peace Museum is an online museum and a new initiative- presenting Australian narratives of peace-making, non-violent social change and alternative forms of resistance to war and violence. New Zealand stories are wanted too! You can be part of this project and present your own family photos and stories- check this out
