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Wow — it's 50 years since the Apollo 11's landing! Here are some classroom resources about that great feat and space exploration in general...
Space exploration in Topic Explorer
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Learning about Matariki? Here are some quality resources...
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Young people have access to effective and connected libraries and library learning environments that support their development as readers and digitally literate learners.
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Topic Explorer
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EPIC
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Blog
Blog
Learn about He Tohu: A declaration, a treaty, a petition
17 Jul
Use the new He Tohu learning activities and other resources to help students learn key concepts about He Whakaputanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the Women's Suffrage Petition.
2019 Smart Alex writing competition closes 21 July
02 Jul
It’s not too late for students to enter the 2019 Smart Alex writing competition. Entries close 5pm 21 July 2019 so students can submit their entries over the holidays.
20 June is World Refugee Day
17 Jun
This blog post about World Refugee Day has a wide range of resources and questions to inspire classroom discussion about refugees in New Zealand and worldwide.Professional learning and support
Our Capability Building team provides school library staff and educators with advice and support on school library development and management, reading engagement, and digital literacy.
Explore this website to find information to guide or help you. Call 0800 LIBLINE (0800 542 5463) to speak to one of our Capability Facilitators. Or email schoollibraryadvice@dia.govt.nz
Thinking of doing some professional learning? Our fully-facilitated online courses provide professional learning and development opportunities for school library staff and educators no matter where you live in New Zealand.
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12 August to 23 September
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Online digital resources
Explore Topic Explorer, EPIC, INNZ, Papers Past, AnyQuestions, DigitalNZ, WW1 resources, and more. Read our guides and learn how to use these resources.