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!