New Zealand Book Awards 2023!

We have most of the books from the New Zealand Book Awards for 2023. Step into the enchanting world of the New Zealand Book Awards 2023! 

Get ready for a thrilling adventure head down to our Whare Matauranga and explore captivating tales written just for young readers. Uncover hidden treasures and embark on literary journeys that will ignite your imagination. 

Join us as we celebrate the talented authors and illustrators who have crafted these unforgettable stories, transporting you to magical realms and empowering you to dream big. The New Zealand Book Awards 2023 await, where imagination knows no bounds!

Winners will be announced in August!

World Ocean Day 2023!

Check out our Topic Dashboard on our Web Opac.  Head to library.rawhiti.school.nz then Topic Dashboard and select All About Oceans.  There are videos, online word finds and facts about animals.

We have a great selection of books about animals that live in the oceans.

Samoan Language Week 2023!

Did you know we have our own Pasifika collection in our Whare Matauranga?  It is called 'Tusi Pasifika' and it's full of exciting picture books and non-fiction books.

The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’.

Elmer Day @Rāwhiti School!

Elmer has been up to mischief last night!  He's sneaked into our Whare Matauranga and left some of his colourful patches.  Can you find all of his patches?

We've joined the heard...Elmer's Ōtautahi Elephant Trail.  Elephants will be auctioned to raise money for the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. I can't wait to see how our tamariki paint our elephant.

On Friday we were also lucky to have a visit from Jan & Cathy, Facilitators National Capability, our Te Pouhuaki National Librarian Rachel and Elizabeth who’s the Director Literacy Learning…

HELL Reading Challenge is back for 2023!

2023 HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is back for 2023!

Pizza wheels and posters have been delivered to studios.  Check out our library web app - library.rawhiti.school.nz   

You may want to read a book related to our theme 'Kaitiakitanga' so check our our library web app - library.rawhiti.school.nz  

Printable A5 book review card - you may like to use it as part of your Reading Challenge activities.

Remember to bring your pizza to the library for the 'official' stamp.  Happy reading!

Rāwhiti School's Book Day!

On Wednesday 14th December we had a Book Day at Rāwhiti School.  A group of students helped to organise this event.  Thanks to Charlotte J, Olivia C, Freya, Morgan and Violet for all of their hard work behind the scenes.

We had activity grids to complete, face painting, a staff read around and Kahoot quizzes.

To check our more photos head to Twitter - @rawhitibythesea or 

visit our Google Site! Book Day Photos & Media.

Summertime Reading Challenge 2022/2023!

The Summertime Reading Challenge will start on Thursday 1st December!

Kids and Teens - tell us about your summer reads in three words and be in to win! 

Kōrero mai ki a mātou mō āu pukapuka i pānui ai i te raumati, kia toru kupu anake, ā, ka whiria koe kia whiwhi paraihe pea! 

Summertime Reading Challenge is on from Thursday 1 December 2022 to Tuesday 31 January 2023.

Click here for an entry form!  Drop this to you closest Christchurch City Library!

Branch OUT...Try some new books!

Do you like a good laugh?  Is Diary of a Whimpy Kid one of your favourite series?  Then why not head down to the Rāwhiti School library and prepare to branch out.  

Is Harry Potter one of your favourite movies?  Have you read the books.  We have the whole Harry Potter series in the library.  If you like Harry Potter then why not try some books written by other authors.