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.






If you like Horrible Histories...try these...

For the next Term, we'll be having quite a few Books for Topics displays in our library space.  What a great way to get students to read different authors or tempt students to try a genre they've never read before!




Spring is in the Air!

What books do you like in our library that have the front covers of spring? that have the colours of spring?

Aotearoa NZ School Library Book Week!

Te wiki whakanui i ngā puna mātauranga ā Kura o Aotearoa!

We have a variety of brand new books on display if you want to head down and complete the Book Tasking Menu!  What books will you find appealing?   









NZ Book Awards 2022!

What a great selection of finalists for this year's 2022 NZ Book Awards!

We have most of the books on display in the library.  We're just waiting on a few more titles to arrive.

In a few weeks time we'll have a school vote to find out who you think the winners should be! 









Matariki Books in our Library!

Head down to the library and check out some new books we have about Matariki.

We have two copies of - Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories, by Miriama Kamo and Rangi Matamua.  This is such and impressive book!'

'A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Maori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures, from the Pacific Islands to the Americas, Europe and Africa. This beautifully illustrated collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world.'







Graphic Novels Galore!

 At Rāwhiti School we have a variety of Graphic Novels and our collection just keeps growing!

We have a variety of Graphic Novels and books are sorted into...

Graphic Novels - Sci Fi & Fantasy, Funny Stories, Action & Adventure, Animals, Family & Friendships, Historical & Reality, Mystery & Crime, Spooky & Supernatural, Stempunk & Dystopian.

Students made all the signs for our library shelving.