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Waikato Literacy Association

We are excited to be working alongside the NZLA team to host the Literacy Symposium in Hamilton at the the end of the term. We have selected Waikato University's state of the art student centre, The Pa, as the venue- what an amazing space! Dr Aaron Wilson & Dr Susan Sandretto are our keynote speakers, each sharing ways we can help children, of all ages, to think critically about how information is presented. Please help us promote this event in your staffroom and workplaces as an opportunity to connect and be inspired by fellow educators in the ever changing landscape of education and literacy.

The WLA Team

The Book Battle teams (Yr 5-8) are busy reading and preparing for this years event on Friday 30th August. We are hosting this event as part of Hamilton Book Month and this year it is being held in the children's area (2nd floor) of Hamilton Central Library.

We are making reading a sport!

We'd like to take this opportunity to shout out to our supporters and sponsors for this years event.

Missed out on entering a team this year - keep an eye out early in 2025 (February) when schools are notified. Pre register for the 2025 event here

The attendees at Scotty Delemare's event all left with ideas on how to bring out emotions when using poetry within the classroom. It was a treat to hear Scotty speak at Puketaha School on an aspect of his teaching he is so passionate about.

We really did hear and feel the heart beat - Poetry has huge potential to hook students and hold them there!

Being a member of the Waikato Literacy Association gives you discounted member rates for NZLA Webinars, Symposiums and Conferences and FREE access to the NZLA Literacy Forum.

As we start our planning for 2025 WLA events

Do you have any great ideas you would like to see for an after school Literacy workshop?

Is your school a suitable venue to host an event?

If yes,

Please drop us a line to waikatoliteracy@nzla.org.nz