Posts tagged with events and celebrations

This year's NZCYA te reo Māori finalists offer a range of inspiring and evocative pūrakau for taitamariki and rangatahi.

There are rich themes in the non-fiction and first book finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Secrets are at the heart of the junior and young adult fiction finalists in 2021's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

A glorious array of picture books are finalists in the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

The June 17 1843 Wairau Affray was the first major conflict between Māori and Pākehā after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Guest author Brenda Oakley (musician and teacher) explores how New Zealand schools are using music by local artists to support learning across the curriculum.

Here's a list of Services to Schools resources to support teachers and students doing inquiry and learning about the Anzac tradition, Gallipoli, and World War 1 (WW1).

The Auckland Writers Festival 2021 is an opportunity to celebrate books and writing. Here are some tips and resources to make the most of the festival (or any author event).

8 March is International Women's Day. This blog post touches on the history of the day and includes a selection of resources to motivate students to become change-makers.

Seaweek | Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea. Help your students be inspired and engage with Seaweek and conservation.

20 February is the World Day of Social Justice. So here are some ideas about addressing social justice through your library, including links to resources for teaching about social justice, book lists for young readers and more..

The festive season and school holidays are approaching! Explore the online resources and activities we've put together to help your students celebrate Christmas.

The Young Ocean Explorers' 21 Day Challenge is an opportunity to start the 2021 school year with rich and engaging learning experiences centred on education for sustainability.

World Kindness Day 13 November — here are some celebrations, conversations, books, and resources to help children choose kindness.

In 2020, the main day of Diwali is 14 November. Find out about the history and significance of Diwali, and its activities and celebrations. Explore our classroom resources.

In 1918 — on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — the First World War ended. Read how New Zealanders celebrated and commemorated this historic event.

Many New Zealanders associate 5 November with Guy Fawkes and an evening of family fun and fireworks. But some Māori remember the date for a very different reason.

Chinese Language Week 2020 at the National Library, a look at activities and events showcasing items from our collections.

Learn about suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand and why voting is such an important part of our society.

Find insights into the origins of Māori Language Week and inspiration and support for educators, librarians, and others wishing to start their Māori language journey.