New books due on the shelves

These are just a few of the new books that will be making an appearance on the shelves in the near future. More information about these books is available by selecting the book cover on the bookshelf down the left hand side

If you prefer a quick summary:

Red Queen - this world is divided by blood, red or silver.

My Louisiana Sky - Tiger wants to get out of her rural town and away from the relentless teasing
about her mentally-challenged parents.

Don't Touch - a girl with OCD who does not want her skin to be touched.

The Secret Sky - forbidden love in Taliban territory.

Fairest - the rise of a queen from good to evil.

Seventh Son - a battle against evil, originally published as The Spook's Apprentice (read it before you see the movie).

The Island of Lost Horses - The future of one of the world's rarest horses depends on Beatriz.

The Quietness - Rich girl, poor girl scenario. Find out what life is like for a woman in Victorian   England.

Need a bookmark? There are a variety you can choose from just beside the front desk.

Nga Tawa in the news

This article is available for reading at the library or on the noticeboard outside the library. The photo of our gorgeous girls and rather cute dogs draws attention to the Fete that is being held this weekend. For those of us who are new, it has some interesting information about the origins for building the hockey turf and the impact it will have on the school and wider community.

It sounds like the Fete is going to be heaps of fun, especially the terrier races. Be sure to check it out.

The different faces of love

This Saturday is Valentine's Day, and is one of the busiest days in the year for florists. While chocolates, flowers and jewelry are all being suggested to us as a means to demonstrate our affections to our loved one. It is also a good time to reflect on 'love' itself.

An article by Sue Devereux I read in the Welcom recently, wrote about the faces of love. There is "romantic love; courageous love in the face of trials; forgiving love after failure; simple love of a neighbour; or joyous love of nature." Can you think of others?

"Love never fails" 1 Cor 13: 8. Love never to fails to do what? My response to this considered that "Love never fails to make a difference". How would you answer this question?

Do you know anything about St. Valentine? He is patron saint of love, young people (this guy is on your side) and happy marriages. For more go to New Advent

And if you are in the mood for reading a romance novel, there are several on display in the library at present.

Complicit by Stephanie Kuen

                                                        (Image via SCIS record)

Jamie's mother was murdered when he was six; about seven years later his sister Cate was incarcerated for burning down a neighbour's barn; and now Jamie, fifteen, learns that Cate has been released and is coming back for him, blaming him for all the bad things that led to her arrest.

The inside cover invites you to race toward the explosive conclusion of this gripping psychological thriller.

The reviews all support this statement. Check one out at Review

175th Anniversary of the signing of Waitangi Day

"2015 is the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty was signed at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 and in over 50 other occasions around the country. the anniversaries of these signings will be the focus of commemorative activities throughout the year." (Source: The Ministry of Culture and Heritage)

For news and events of these commemorations go to Waitangi 175

If you are wanting to find out what is happening locally go to Waitangi Day Celebrations

Retro Pattern Crown: Tamati Waaka Nene shaking hands with Governor Hobson at Waitangi on 6 February 1840 (Source: Wikipedia)

The right hand side of this coin is also being used for the commemorative stamp.

Taamati Waaka Nene was a leading chief of Ngaa Puhi and an influential supporter of the Treaty. He was among the first to sign it.

If you are interested or you will be researching Ti Tiriti O Waitangi, there are a number of resources available at the library.

Welcome back

What an amazing summer holidays. I hope you made the most of each day and are ready to settle back into the rhythm of school life.

Welcome to our new students who join the Nga Tawa school family. I look forward to meeting you.

This is your library: a place to read, share ideas, create, research and more. Make the most of what it has to offer.

                                                 (Image: Flickr - Carol VanHook)

I will leave you with a quote:

Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.

Winston Churchill