While we are all busy tying off the loose ends of 2022, we would like to thank you all for your ongoing support and promotion of literacy around the Waikato.
There are a number of great events planned for 2023: Sheena Cameron & Louise Dempsey will be our first presenters next year with the launch of her new poetry book. Libraries Alive (student event), There will be limited student spots and this event is only available to member schools (we have attached the 2023 membership form below).
Kahu Rolleston will be building on the the poetry theme with his Poetry Slam student/teacher event combo in Term 2.
In Term 3 we are looking at piloting a new student event called Book Battle which involves teams of students competing against each other in a quiz style format. There will be more information to come next year.
The NZLA conference in Invercargill will be a literacy highlight for our passionate teachers and educators as the Southland team always go above and beyond with their Southern hospitality. Why not meet up with the family and book end some South Island sight seeing after the conference?
Listening to William Pike talk about his life experiences last month gave us all a little perspective on life's ups and downs. It was great to have a couple students share their writing (below) about William and what he had to say.
We've attached next year's calendar in PDF form so you can print it off for your staffroom/office wall. There are some dates and venues that need finalising, but do grab your pencils and diaries and lock in the dates that have been confirmed.
We look forward to seeing you next year- but until then have a safe and merry Xmas and holiday season with those closest to you.
Regards
WLA Team
