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Young people have access to effective and connected libraries and library learning environments that support their development as readers and digitally literate learners.

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Creating high-functioning library services and environments that positively impact student outcomes.

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Promoting the immediate magic of reading for pleasure and the life-long benefits that it brings.

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Schools and home educators can borrow from our extensive fiction, non-fiction and audiovisual resources to support students with inquiry, and to encourage and develop their love of reading.

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Resources for christmas 334 2018
Fun Christmas online resources and activities for your classroom

18 Oct

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas ... great online resources to inspire!!!
Many answers search 334
Making it better: Many Answers gets an upgrade!

17 Oct

Many Answers, the popular online resource for students, has been upgraded based on feedback and suggestions from you! Find out what's changed and how you can get the most out of it with your students.
Nz kiwis rugby league 334 2018
Reading and rugby league tackled

18 Sep

How’s this for a great idea to boost students’ reading at your school — a school-wide reading challenge with a rugby league theme and teams of students competing against one another!
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