Fostering a Love of Literature

We’re very proud of our collection of library books that allow our students to explore a full range of interests and genres. We’re fortunate to be able to introduce new books every week, which the teachers include as part of the library session. Our goal is to encourage students to become “life long readers”.

Using the School Library

Our school library is conveniently located in the centre of the school. Students can search for information, simply read for pleasure, return and issue books and listen to audio stories. It’s open daily for class visits and available to students during their breaks: MORNING TEA: 11.00am – 11.40am and LUNCHTIME: 1.10pm  – 1.50pm (Wednesday’s ONLY: 1.10pm – 2.10pm).

Library books are issued to our junior students for 6 days. Teachers bring classes to the library for a 45-minute session per week. During this time students are encouraged to borrow books for personal reading and to develop a range of skills from book care, progressing to information gathering for inquiry learning. Please remember to provide a book bag in your child’s school bag, to protect library books when taking them home.

Become a Library Monitor (Yrs 6–8)

Students from Years 6 to 8 are encouraged to apply to become library monitors. Successful applicants are trained throughout the year to assist with issuing and returning of books, shelving, displays and other library duties.

To become a library monitor, please apply in writing to the Library Manager: sharon.hailstone@hobsonville.school.nz

Our Library Website

We also have a dedicated library website full of information including: our librarians, library events, recommended book lists for each year level, 24/7 access to e-books for Years 4 to 8, and a great source of web-safe internet sites for Inquiry learning. It engages students and encourages interest in reading and information discovery.

 

ACCESS TO OUR ONLINE LIBRARY

Students can access the Hobsonville School online library, from both within school and from home. Ask the school librarian if you are unsure what to do or have forgotten your login details.

  1. CLICK: (the applicable link below),
    Hobsonville Library – WITHIN SCHOOL >
    Hobsonville Library – OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL >
  2. LOGIN: using your student Google email address and password.
Our Librarians

If you have any questions about the library, accessing our e-book collection or another query please don’t hesitate to contact one of our helpful librarians.

Library Manager:  sharon.hailstone@hobsonville.school.nz
Teacher Librarian: jenny.edwards@hobsonville.school.nz
Library Assistant:  debbie.makea@hobsonville.school.nz