Library
Welcome to the Discovery School Library,
My name is Donnella Matchett and I am the Library Manager here at Discovery School. I am very passionate about literacy and engaging children to develop a lifelong passion for reading. I truly believe that children's reading skills are important to their success in school as it helps them to improve their communication and language skills. In addition, reading can be a fun and imaginative time for children, opening doors to all kinds of new and exciting worlds for them.
On this page you will be able to keep track of what's happening in the library during the term and see all the different displays that I do to try work in with the school curriculum.
Thank you
Mrs Matchett
Discovery School Library Mission Statement.
The Discovery School Library supports the equality, diversity, cultural, and social well-being of all our teachers, staff and tamariki. We promote and encourage a lifelong love of reading for enjoyment, expanding knowledge and a passion for learning.
We provide a vast selection of books across all genres and believe the library is a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Can you believe that we are nearing the end of another school year! The Grinch has taken over the library! Week eight is the last week that the tamariki are able to issue a book and then ALL books are due back to school by the end of week 9. Any child with an overdue book at this time will have Monday and Tuesday of week 10 to return them, after that a bill will be added to the childs account for the lost book. We really appreciate your help with getting all the books back.
The children will have Christmas activities available in the library from week 8, as well as a treasure hunt to find all the grinches hiding around the library.
I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for supporting your amazing kids on their reading journey and I wish you all a very safe and happy holidays.
Meri Kirihimete...
Stay Grinchy ;)
Donnella Matchett
The new Year 7/8 area is now complete. All the blue dot senior/young adult books are found here, it's important for senior students to have their "own" in the library specifically set and designed for them.