Congratulations to our Term 3 Year 9 & 10 Bingo Reading Rewards winners:

Year 9 - George Rountree, Ben Ager, Corbin Scammell

Year 10 – Brad Stokes Cassidy, Tyler Ufton-Tangaroa, Taylor Haswell

Finding good books to read

Recommendations from the Christchurch City Council Libraries:

Reading Recommendations for Tamariki – Kids

Reading Recommendations for Rangatahi - Teenagers

We encourage students to visit our very helpful and knowledgeable SBHS/AGHS librarians who are experts at helping young people locate enjoyable books to read.

You can also help your son find the right book for him by discussing what types of books he enjoys:

- What is/are your favourite book(s)?

- What book(s) have you not enjoyed?

- What books have you read recently?

- Which of the following types of fiction do you like?

· Historical

· Fiction

· Fantasy

· Horror

· Funny stories

· Adventure (set in the real world)

· Fiction set in the real world

· Dystopian

· Suspense / thrillers

Why read?

“Reading takes you to places that travel can’t.” (Israel Adesanya, Martial Artist)

“Reading is as important as feeling the sun on your face.” (Che Fu MNZM, Hip Hop Artist)

“Reading is great for learning. I think learning every day is what life is all about.” (Richie McCaw, All Blacks Legend)

“A great book can point you in a direction you never imagined.” (Craig Nevill-Manning, Computer Scientist)

“Reading is a skill you can enjoy for the rest of your life.” (Kane Williamson, Cricketer)