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Cricket World Cup, 2015

Cricket has long been one of the most popular summer sports in New Zealand. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is being held in Australia and New Zealand. These selected online resources include information on the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Blackcaps, and the rules and history of cricket in New Zealand.

Getting the most out of EPIC e-resources

Using EPIC, schools have access to thousands of electronic resources covering all curriculum learning areas from primary to secondary level. Included are magazines, newspapers, encyclopedia, images and much more.

The National Library is transforming its Services to Schools

The National Library is transforming its Services to Schools in response to library and education directions. Over the next 4 years we will transition to new services and from term 3, 2015 the lending service will change. Find out more about the changes and documents providing rationale and detail for the new services.

Sneak preview of First World War inquiry guides and resources

The first in a series of First World War inquiry and support guides are now available for download.

Human rights

We have selected these resources to support you when you need information relating to human rights including civil rights, child labour, conflict, discrimination, freedom, education, and ethnicity. SCIS 1589364

Reading aloud

Reading aloud to students of all ages is a vital part of any good reading programme. Enjoyable and rewarding, it also stimulates their interest, imagination and language.

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Create readers

06 March 2015

Super charging reading aloud

Every year on the first Wednesday of March people around the world celebrate World Read-Aloud Day. A practice that is enjoyable and one of the best ways to foster a love of reading and a child's vocabulary.

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03 March 2015

Ideation leads to creation

The concept of ideation is often used in the design world to rapidly formulate raw ideas for new developments.

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National Library Services to Schools Transformation Programme - questions and answers

The National Library is transforming its Services to Schools in response to library and education directions.

Boys reading in Kingsford School Library

Reading for pleasure - a door to success

Evidence indicates reading for pleasure improves literacy, social skills, health and learning outcomes. It also gives people access to culture and heritage and empowers them to become active citizens, who can contribute to economic and social development.

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