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The BAT Cave (Library) Blog

Children can now access the library system from home to reserve or renew books. They can also write book reviews and see what new books are coming into the library. The link is:

http://aiscloud.nz/MRR05

The library blog has articles and information on what happens in our school library.  Feel free to check in with what goes on.


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Holly Webb Book

Merrin Student Interviews Author

by Lisa Stanger

Samantha S sent an email to her favourite author (Holly Webb) and Holly liked her questions so much, she added them to her website!

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Hell's Pizza Reading Challenge

by Amanda Simpson

Merrin children are reading their way to free pizza.

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Merrin Story Writers Competition 2016

by Amanda Simpson

The amazing Merrin authors shone last week as the competition came to a close and winners were announced.

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Mufti Day Fun!

by Amanda Simpson

The sun came out and so did the kids imagination. 

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A wonderful visit with the author Liz Pichon of Tom Gates fame.

by Amanda Simpson

We had a great afternoon at Chisnallwood Intermediate last week listening and learning about writing and illustrating.

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Did you find any books you are happy to donate?

by Amanda Simpson

Please keep the library in mind if you are cleaning out bookshelves.

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Library Bake Sale a success.

by Amanda Simpson

Thank you to all the families who supported our recent bake sale.

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Merrin School Celebrates Great Writers

by Amanda Simpson

The story writing competition was a huge success with many wonderful entries.

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Zola a big success.

by Amanda Simpson

Zola has been busy with lots of readers in her first two weeks.

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Changes to overdue books

by Amanda Simpson

Next term there will be a change to the way notices are sent home.

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Busy term in the B.A.T Cave

by Amanda Simpson

We have a great time in the B.A.T Cave this term with lots of activities on.

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Paws to Read

by Amanda Simpson

Reading to dogs programs are a great success and now Merrin Students can benefit too.

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Competition Win!

by Amanda Simpson

We were lucky to be the proud winners of brand new books.

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Calling All Readers!

by Amanda Simpson

The BAT Cave needs you!  

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Reading Challenge Hero

by Amanda Simpson

Who doesn't love pizza? Reading for free pizza sounds perfect.

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BAT Cave cafe is open!

by Amanda Simpson

The parents cafe is open again.

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The ever elusive Wally of Room 15 who moved everyday.

Book Week 2015

by Amanda Simpson

Book Week was a huge success and lots of fun for everyone. 

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Welcome to the B.A.T Cave

by Amanda Simpson

Visit our new blog to see what is happening in the B.A.T cave

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Welcome to the Bat Cave

by Amanda Simpson

Hello, my name is Amanda Simpson and I started this year as the Library Manager in the Bat Cave.

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Building a love of reading.

by Amanda Simpson

Giving your child a love of reading is a wonderful gift but not always easy.

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