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26/08/2011
If you want to know more about John Marsden in video
conference see this link to Christchurch South Learning
Centre
http://cclblog.wordpress.com/2011/08/12/john-marsden-in-christchurch
Aoraki Slanza PD update
Welcome to those new Slanza members and we’re sorry to see
others leave, however we wish you all the best. To keep our
records current, please notify us if you are moving
elsewhere.
Yes finally we have some PD rescheduled for you as –
dare I say it - our aftershocks seem to be quietening a
little. Please watch this space for PD at the end of
September. More news to come…
Exciting but sad
11/08/2011
This week has been very exciting with writer John Marsden
visiting Christchurch over two days. John very generously
donated his time through writing workshops to some
earthquake affected schools. He also held a free evening
public session entertaining adults and students with his
humorous stories and writing tips. We wish John all the best
in Wellington and Auckland before (sadly for us) returning
home to Melbourne and his Candlebark School.
Michele Ayres
21/04/2011
Dear all SLANZA members, thank-you to all those well wishers
offering support to Christchurch School Librarians.
Conditions are challenging for many, compounded by damage at
home as well as work.
As you can appreciate recovery and/or rebuilding is ongoing.
Responses to my recent post quake school library survey
indicate a range of conditions from no damage, to shelves
emptied, to stock damage, structural issues and red
stickered or non-recoverable libraries. A number of
schools have merged and are sharing their libraries until
schools are rebuilt.
With a focus on collaboration National Library have offered
their expertise and are steadily working with school
libraries predominantly in the Southern and Eastern suburbs
as well as continuing book loans to schools. Christchurch
City Libraries are providing temporary loans up to 150
resources per school and have extended hours. National
Library and Christchurch City Libraries are offering study
support sessions for students during the holidays.
Assistance: To those librarians working under challenging
conditions please contact Aoraki SLANZA Committee for any
help. There are many experienced librarians waiting to
support you.
For library recovery check the National Library link:
http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/earthquake-or-flood
For study support for your students during the holidays
check Christchurch Libraries link:
http://thepulse.org.nz/
Kia kaha,
Michele Ayres, RLIANZA, Aoraki Slanza Rep
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