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07/08/2026

Aotearoa New Zealand's first Children's Book Week is happening this month! 📚

Run by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura, New Zealand Children's Book Week (15-21 August) encourages parents, teachers, caregivers and whānau to make reading a priority for the children in their lives.

This year's theme is Reading Around Aotearoa.

WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
✔️ Whānau: Take part in an online or in-person event. For example, Books on Board, on the Wellington Kāpiti train line with live storytelling for pre-schoolers, or the Waiheke Children's Book Festival.

There's a growing list of activities happening around the motu on the Read NZ website: https://www.read-nz.org/what-we-do/nz-children-s-book-week 's-on

✔️ Schools: There are Digital Writers in Schools sessions happening online, or you may like to run a Book Parade Day or other event.

New Zealand Children's Book Week posters can be ordered or downloaded from the Read NZ website: https://www.read-nz.org/what-we-do/nz-children-s-book-week -the-word

✔️ Students (Years 5-13): Write about how a book impacted your life and you might get your story published, and $250 in new books for you and $500 in new books for your school.

Find out more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_POy_P4jrABcdR6rAfOxGQ4e7SULzU1ZOwW4nBMQMMGsyOQ/viewform

Let get reading, Aotearoa!

📸 Illustration by Pōneke artist Isobel Te Aho-White, debut author of 'Whenua: Māori Pūrākau of Aotearoa'.

01/08/2026

Here at Alphabetic, we know that children thrive when regular targeted practice becomes part of the daily routine.

Consistent practice helps new learning stick, builds confidence, and keeps progress growing between lessons.

Little and often really does make all the difference.

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19/07/2026

A new term brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate success. We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new students to Alphabetic.

19/07/2026

We hope you all enjoyed a well-earned break!

A new term brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate success.

We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new students to Alphabetic this week ⭐️

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05/07/2026

Right on our doorstep - you've got to visit with your tamariki these holidays!

Join us these school holidays for some winter fun.
Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and whānau.

Visit our website to see whats on https://bit.ly/3SexzSY

05/07/2026

Holiday time... whoo hoo!

Looking for simple ways to keep literacy ticking along over the holidays? These fantastic ideas make reading and language fun without feeling like school!

🎧 Audiobooks are a favourite, especially on long car trips. Download the FREE Libby app, connect your library card, and you'll have thousands of audiobooks at your fingertips for free.

Every little bit helps build confident readers.

A huge thank you to Rain City Reading for sharing these wonderful ideas!

29/05/2026

https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/360984691/auckland-musician-parents-turn-homework-meltdowns-spelling-anthems

Parents accidentally inventing a punk-rock spelling hack kids can’t stop singing.

29/05/2026

It's the King's birthday weekend - what great timing to break up the longer school term!

Enjoy your weekend - rest, relax & spend time with your family.

Rest really is important for new growth!!

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16/05/2026

09/04/2026

Our sincere thanks to Marlborough Lines Limited and to the Marlborough District Library for supporting the Literacy of Marlborough Tamariki this term.

Your sponsorship allows access to much-needed support for children in our community who are struggling with literacy.

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