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Ce lebrating 15 years of n Homes Duffy Books i about it! Newsletter No. 49 May 2010

BRINGING BOOKS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER SINCE 1995 ISSN 1177-0562 Driving a new generation of readers

The image of a typical truckie is one Last year’s book prize was The DK Complete that is often surrounded by many Atlas of the World – The Definitive View of the clichés. However, one transport firm Earth which has been created with has gone a long way to changing state-of-the-art digital mapping software and those perceptions with their support satellite data to present high-definition maps, of the Duffy Books in Homes in a modern design, for every region of the programme. world. Mainfreight is a long-time supporter of the Together with the cup and certificate, the programme and through their sponsorship of atlas makes up the Mainfreight Award for numerous Duffy schools around the country Excellence in Attitude which was presented has been able to give the gift of reading to to a senior student at each Duffy thousands of children. school who has shown outstanding Gregg Conning from Mainfreight Hamilton Mainfreight’s support is not just limited to attitude in all areas of school life. joins all the award winners from Pukenui school sponsorship. Each year the firm Representatives from Mainfreight School to celebrate their achievements. Sponsor needed sponsors an end of year prize for each of and its associated companies were the schools involved in the programme. invited to visit schools and help This includes a cup, a certificate signed by present the award – Executive Chairman Bruce Plested and a high an opportunity which they all relished. quality reference book. What about the grandparents?

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day give children the chance to show their love for their parents. But what about grandparents? With no special section of the Hallmark card shelf for them, Duffy Books in Homes decided to do their part in recognising their importance in children’s lives. The Caught Being a Good Grandparent Margaret Matakaiongo with her grandson Tupou and Principal Alan Lyth at Bairds Mainfreight Award recognises one special grandparent Primary School. School Sponsor: Mainfreight at each of the schools involved in the Duffy Okaihau Primary had a record turnout to see Nana Lil (pictured with her grandsons Liam and Brodie Books in Homes programme. Davis) win her award.Sponsor needed During the week of November 9, schools chose a grandparent who had gone the extra mile in supporting their grandchildren and honoured them with a beautiful gift. The award was Ian Brodie’s New Zealand, One Man’s Love Affair with His Country from

Harper Collins Publishers. May 2010

RIGHT: Samuel Landers’ Grandma and Granddad Gore drove three hours to receive their prize at Manaia Primary School after hearing about it just the night before! School Sponsor: David and Brigid Willis it! about Kymani Cowen and his proud grandma Haumata Piua at Favona School. Sponsor needed Read Read

The printing of this newsletter is kindly sponsored by Soar Printing The paper is kindly supplied by 15 years of Duffy From the Office Kia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Books in Homes Nisa Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha Ni, On August 24 1995 Prime Minister Jim Bolger officially Namaste, Annyong, Warm greetings, to all Duffy launched Duffy Books in Homes (although back then Books in Homes schools, sponsors, Role Models there was no ‘Duffy’ in the title). Tairangi School in and supporters, Wellington was the venue and at the time was one Happy New Year!! I trust you all managed to have of just 82 Duffy schools. relaxing time over the Christmas and New Years and 15 years on and the club is a little less exclusive (547 schools and have had a productive first term of the year. 100,000 kids) but just as important to the lives of its members. 2009 was a busy year for us and the 2010 schedule Over 7,000,000 books have been distributed in the last 15 years shows no signs of slowing down. Duffy Books in and many thousands of New Zealanders are now proud to call Homes continues to make solid progress in areas themselves Duffy kids. we think offer most value to Duffy kids. By working During 2010 we will be reconnecting with some of those people together with our schools, we hope to create and who grew up enjoying the benefits of five brand new books each enhance the desire for Duffy children to read, through year. Where are they now? Have their lives been positively influenced by the programme? Do they now have children of their book ownership. own who they enjoy reading to? Watch out later this year for some An online questionnaire offered to all our schools inspiring stories about where Duffy Books in Homes has taken its in November 2009 received an 80% response rate participants. showing that 97% of our schools reported improved Take a look at the next page to see some of the highlights of the reading habits and 97% an improvement in attitudes first 15 years. to reading. In addition almost 60% noted an increase in parental involvement as a result of the programme. These types of positive results are what Duffy Books are all about. More ways to Duffy Books in Homes continues to foster and support our Duffy schools and communities as best connect we can and 2010 will be a focus on family literacy through our Early Childhood Education programme with Duffy Duffy R4R (Ready for Reading). You can now follow what Duffy’s up to on A highlight for the Duffy calendar this year will be Facebook and Twitter! the celebration of 15 years since the Duffy Books in If you’d like to join Duffy’s group on Facebook then just Homes programme commenced. This will involve a search for Duffy Books on Facebook and become a fan. number of activities and events throughout the year in your schools, Whitcoulls stores around the country and in selected communities nationwide. So keep on the lookout (particularly in August) for activities and events celebrating 15 years of Duffy Books in Homes. Some of the highlights of Term Four 2009 and Term To follow us on Twitter you can find us at @duffybooks One 2010 and upcoming events are inside this newsletter. I look forward to hearing about your Duffy 15 Year celebrations and any great stories during the remainder of the year. Take care and happy reading!

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BIG FM DJ Nick Rob- inson and Duffy with kids It’s not every day you get the chance from Onepoto School – to check out an All Black’s boot spot the difference? School Sponsor: but the kids at Calton Hill School The David Levene did just that when Adam Thomson dropped in to visit. Charitable Trust School Sponsor: Yarrow South Our very own Anna Richards dropped in Charitable Trust to Te Kura o Hato Hohepa Te Kamura along Henare O’Keefe, our former Duffy Ambassador, with some of the many rugby jerseys she still loves spreading the Duffy message – this has collected during her illustrious career! time at Irongate School. School Sponsor: Norm Hewitt School Sponsor: Lodge Frimley 359

Mary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton- Jones always put on a great show and Alistair McIntyre and his truck Kerri Ann their performance at Tikitiki School received a warm welcome at Waipa School. School Sponsor: Mighty River Power The kids at Horotiu have great was no exception. manners – they need to so they can School Sponsor: Te Puni Kokiri resist opening their book boxes! Anonymouz a.k.a. Matthew Faiumu Salapu School Sponsor RX Plastics showed off his musical talents for the kids of Southern Cross Campus Junior School. School Sponsor: Four Winds Foundation

Black Fern Claire Richardson took Check out the amazing book boxes at time out from her teaching to visit Linwood Intermediate. They were a the kids at Flaxmere Primary School. great highlight during Captain Anika School Sponsor: Mainfreight Tiplady’s visit. Sponsor needed Jo Holley was a hit with all the Charlie’s Angels fans at Oamaru Intermediate. Actor Merrin Cavel picked a beautiful day to visit Tuakau Primary School. School Sponsor: Malcove SPONSORS: • A1 Homes • Agility Logistics Limited • AJ and Dr SM Wakefield • AlexanderDorrington Lawyers • Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd. • Altrusa Club of Taradale and Napier • Aotearoa Breweries NZ Limited • Archetype Allen & Unwin • Ashton Wheelans & Hegan Limited • Auckland Airport • Axiam Plastics Ltd. • Bay of Plenty Energy • BDG Synthesis • Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Ltd. • Betty Scull • Bev McConnell • Beverley Wright • Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Team Architecture Ltd. • Bryan Curtis and Family • C. Alma Baker Trust • Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and Paper • Celia Laity and Kate Howard • Chemcouriers Auckland • Chemcouriers Hamilton • Clayton & Hayes Unichem Pharmacy Ltd. • Cool Pak Stores Ltd. • Daily Freight • Dallas Seymour • Daniel Grassam & Kate Yoxall • David and Brigid Willis • Deacon Manu Family Trust • Dennis Page • Dianne Stokes • Dick & Mary Earle • Dunholme Book Club • Eric Hattaway Bridgeman Trust • Forsyth Barr • Four Winds Foundation • Frances Holden • Frankie and Phil Letford • Frucor Beverages Ltd. • GE Finance and Insurance • Genesis Energy • Glenda Neil • Golden Bay Cement • Good Neighbour Charitable Trust • Grant Samuel & Associates Limited • Haines Attract • Hamish & Abby Foote • Helen Yensen • HSBC • Hugh and Margaret Morrison • Humphry Rolleston • Ian Harvey and Helena Dillon • Imerys Tableware New Zealand Limited • Impressions International Ltd. • Independent Freightliners Ltd. • J N Williams Memorial Trust • Jarvis Trading • Jean & Friends • Jenny Gibbs & Family • John & Eleanor Gibb • Julia Davies • Karen Goa • Kate and Anthony Howard and Family May 2010 • Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy • King Country Energy • Kiri Te Kanawa • Kiwi Thistle Distributors Ltd. • KLC Ltd. • Larkin/Appleyard Family • Lesley Nesbit & Lois Newton • Lindsay & Bill Holmes • Lions Club of Bucklands Beach Inc. • Lizzie Coote • Lloyd Morrison, Julie Nevett & Family • Lodge Frimley 359 • Mainfreight Hamilton • Mainfreight International Ltd. • Mainfreight Limited • Mainfreight Metro • Mainfreight Whangarei • Mainland Landscaping • Malcolm & Gill Don • Malcove • Margaret Johnstone • Mark & Amy Ryburn • McCarthy Transport Limited • Methanex New Zealand Limited • Mighty River Power • Mike Garrett • Minnie Cooper • Moore Wilson & Co Ltd. • Mrs Mary Williamson • Mt Pokaka Timber Co. • Napier Computers • Neil Graham • New Zealand Dairies Limited • Nicci Best & Greg Bloomer • Norm Hewitt (proceeds from Dancing with the Stars) • Nova Energy • NZ Bakels Ltd. • Ormandy Family • Owens Metro • Owens Metro Owner Drivers • Owens Tankers • Owens Transport • P.J. Keenan • Pat & Alan Wilkinson • Pearson Education New Zealand • Pegasus Trust • Penguin Books NZ • Perry Foundation • Pumpkin Patch • Raglan Carriers • Relocations International Wellington Ltd. • Robbie Morrison & Liz Stringer • Rose’s Book Club • Rotary Club of Auckland East • Rotary Club of Auckland City Sunrise • Rotary Club of Avonhead • Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside • Rotary Club of Christchurch Sunrise • Rotary Club of Ellerslie Sunrise • Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay • Rotary Club of Havelock North • Rotary Club of Kerikeri • Rotary Club of Matamata • Rotary Club of Maungaturoto

about it! about • Rotary Club of Milford • Rotary Club of New Lynn • Rotary Club of Otaki • Rotary Club of Pakuranga • Rotary Club of Penrose Inc. • Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Inc. • Rotary Club of Remuera • Rotary Club of Tauranga • Rotary Club of Wanganui • Rotary Club of Wanganui North • Rotary Clubs of Eastern Hutt & Hutt Valley • RPL Accountants Ltd. • RSB Investments • RX Plastics • Sandfield Information Systems • Say It Communications • Scholastic NZ Ltd. • Shane Pratt • Simon Tyler & Jo Millar and Family • Sir James & Lady Nancy Stewart • Spicers Paper (NZ) Limited • Springhill Charitable Trust and Frimley Foundation • St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri • Stacey D and Whanau • Steven & Vicki Ginders • Sunrise Rotary Club of Tauranga • Tainui Lions • Tait Electronics • Te Kuta Station • Te Puni Kokiri • The Carson Family • The CH & AG Horrobin Family Trust • The David Levene Charitable Trust • The Grizzlies • The Harnett Family • The Hefford Family Trust • The Herdson Laing Family • The Jack Jeffs Charitable Trust • The Jones Family • The Newman Family • The Rachel McAlpine Trust • The Scott Family • The Smith Family • The Sproule and Nicholls Family • The Students of King’s College • TheOneRing.net Read Read • Tracey Gieck & Andy Morris • Tracey-Lee Pettifer & Jonathan Clarke • U3A - Remuera • Urenui & District Lions Club • Waikaretu Quarry • Walker & Hall Newmarket • Whitcoulls • Winslow Ltd. & Claas Harvest Centre Canterbury • Winstone Pulp International Ltd. • Yarrow South Charitable Trust • Year 9 Students of St Cuthbert’s College • Zonta Club of Whangarei • Zonta International Tauranga Club • ROLE MODELS: Barbara Algie, Writer • Anonymouz, Musician • Nicky Browne, Cricket • Brecon Carter, Musician • Merrin Cavel, Actor • Bevan Chapman, More FM Gisborne • Jackie Clarke, Entertainer • Tracey Clissord, Athlete • Olivia Coady, Rugby • Kendra Cocksedge, Rugby • Tamati Coffey, TV Presenter • Shirley Corlett, Author • Richard Dryden, Classic Hits Palmerston North • Eagle Helicopter, Police • Sara-Jane Elika, Singer • Marianne Elliot, Human Rights Advocate • Brian Falkner, Writer • Kallista Field, Equestrian • Phillipa Finch, Netball • Margaret Foster, Netball • Leigh Gibbs, Netball • Victoria Grant, Rugby • Robert Harte TV Presenter • Norm Hewitt, Rugby • Gavin Hill, Rugby League • Jo Holley, TV Presenter • Charlie Howe, Soccer • Sandra Kailahi, TV Presenter • Adrian Kirk, Entertainer • Jacqui Knight, Monarch Butterfly Trust • Dr Jay Kuten, Forensic Psychiatrist • Cushla Lichtwark, Netball • Vicki Lin, TV Presenter • Sela Mahe, Singer • Linzi Malley, Motorsport • Shua Martin, Dancer • Trevor McCoid, Inventor • Mandy McGregor, Archery • Alistair McIntyre, Writer • Bernice Mene, Netball • Amigene Metcalfe, Netball • Elizabeth Miller, Storyteller • Siaosi Mulipola, Actor • Henare O’Keefe, Entertainer • Colin Palmer, Horticulturalist • Rachel Prankerd, River City FM • Sue Pugmire, Musician • Niva Retimanu, Newstalk ZB • Claire Richardson, Rugby • Nick Robinson, BIG FM • Melissa Ruscoe, Rugby • Barbara Scott, Archery • Dallas Seymour, Rugby • Neil Sorensen, Rugby • Celia Stewart, Musician • Aimee Sutorius, Rugby • Timo Tagaloa, Rugby • Annie Rae Te Ake Ake, Writer • Teresa Te Tamaki, Rugby • Piki Thomas, Firefighter • Adam Thomson, Rugby • Haidee Tiffen, Cricket • Anika Tiplady, Army/Rugby • Feana Tu’akoi, Writer • Moera Tuilaepa, Radio New Zealand • Linda Vagana, Netball • Neil Waka, TV Presenter • Bryan Ward, Police • Joy Watson, Writer • Vanessa Way, Equestrian • Mihi Wells, Bodyboarder • Tory Whanau, Film Censor • Chris White, Rowing • Tony Williams, Author • Jacque Wilton, Marineland • Angela Gordon and John Markby, More FM Whangarei • Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard, Musicians • Graeme Aldridge, Jono Boult, Daniel Flynn, Hamish Marshall, James Marshall, Bruce Martin, Peter McGlashan, Michael Parlane, Bradley Scott, Kane Williamson, Brad Wilson and Joey Yovich, Northern Knights • Mary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton-Jones, Storytellers • Tyrone Davies, Demarshay Johnson, John Leasure, Jeremiah Trueman and Jordan Mills, Taranaki Dynamos • Will Alexander, Mathias Dowle, Shannon Fowler, Erin Simpson and Katy Thomas, The Erin Simpson Show • Charlie Panapa and Serena Rongonui, What NOW!

Katy Thomas from the Erin Simpson Show spent a fun day filming on Great Multi-talented athlete Tracey Clissold takes a Barrier Island – the kids from Mulberry load off with the kids from Maketu School. BIG FM DJ Nick Rob- Grove School enjoyed themselves too! Sponsor needed inson and Duffy with kids School Sponsor: Tracey-Lee Pettifer & Jonathan Clarke from Onepoto School – Usually she’s not in front of the cam- spot the difference? School Sponsor: era but Newstalk ZB newsreader Niva The David Levene Retimanu had a big smile for the kids of Rongomai School. Charitable Trust School Sponsor: Scholastic

‘What Top 10 Books the kids from Book Offer One, 2010 chose’

Black Ferns Kendra Cocksedge and Olivia 1 All Access Totally Unauthorized! Coady got stuck in and helped the kids The Guys of Twilight from Sockburn School unwrap their brand By Michael-Anne Johns new books. School Sponsor: Whitcoulls 2 Miley Mania! By Jackie Robb Mary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton- 3 Scooby-Doo: Sled Race Mystery Jones always put on a great show and By Maria S Barbo and Duendes del Sur their performance at Tikitiki School was no exception. 4 Clifford Goes to Dog School School Sponsor: Te Puni Kokiri By Norman Bridwell 5 Top 50 Questions: Poisonous Animals By Seymour Simon 6 Fire Truck to the Rescue! By Sonia Sander 7 Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants By Dav Pilkey Jack Leasure, DeMarshay Johnson 8 True or False: Dangerous Animals and Jordan Mills from the Taranaki By Melvin and Gilda Berger Dynamos tower over everyone from 9. Goosebumps Horrorland: Who’s Your Mummy? Manaia Primary School! School Sponsor: David and Brigid By R.L. Stine Willis 10 Nim’s Island: Nim’s Friends By Danielle Denega Actor Merrin Cavel picked a beautiful day to visit Tuakau Primary School. School Sponsor: Malcove SPONSORS: • A1 Homes • Agility Logistics Limited • AJ and Dr SM Wakefield • AlexanderDorrington Lawyers • Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd. • Altrusa Club of Taradale and Napier • Aotearoa Breweries NZ Limited • Archetype Allen & Unwin • Ashton Wheelans & Hegan Limited • Auckland Airport • Axiam Plastics Ltd. • Bay of Plenty Energy • BDG Synthesis • Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Ltd. • Betty Scull • Bev McConnell • Beverley Wright • Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Team Architecture Ltd. • Bryan Curtis and Family • C. Alma Baker Trust • Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and Paper • Celia Laity and Kate Howard • Chemcouriers Auckland • Chemcouriers Hamilton • Clayton & Hayes Unichem Pharmacy Ltd. • Cool Pak Stores Ltd. • Daily Freight • Dallas Seymour • Daniel Grassam & Kate Yoxall • David and Brigid Willis • Deacon Manu Family Trust • Dennis Page • Dianne Stokes • Dick & Mary Earle • Dunholme Book Club • Eric Hattaway Bridgeman Trust • Forsyth Barr • Four Winds Foundation • Frances Holden • Frankie and Phil Letford • Frucor Beverages Ltd. • GE Finance and Insurance • Genesis Energy • Glenda Neil • Golden Bay Cement • Good Neighbour Charitable Trust • Grant Samuel & Associates Limited • Haines Attract • Hamish & Abby Foote • Helen Yensen • HSBC • Hugh and Margaret Morrison • Humphry Rolleston • Ian Harvey and Helena Dillon • Imerys Tableware New Zealand Limited • Impressions International Ltd. • Independent Freightliners Ltd. • J N Williams Memorial Trust • Jarvis Trading • Jean & Friends • Jenny Gibbs & Family • John & Eleanor Gibb • Julia Davies • Karen Goa • Kate and Anthony Howard and Family May 2010 • Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy • King Country Energy • Kiri Te Kanawa • Kiwi Thistle Distributors Ltd. • KLC Ltd. • Larkin/Appleyard Family • Lesley Nesbit & Lois Newton • Lindsay & Bill Holmes • Lions Club of Bucklands Beach Inc. • Lizzie Coote • Lloyd Morrison, Julie Nevett & Family • Lodge Frimley 359 • Mainfreight Hamilton • Mainfreight International Ltd. • Mainfreight Limited • Mainfreight Metro • Mainfreight Whangarei • Mainland Landscaping • Malcolm & Gill Don • Malcove • Margaret Johnstone • Mark & Amy Ryburn • McCarthy Transport Limited • Methanex New Zealand Limited • Mighty River Power • Mike Garrett • Minnie Cooper • Moore Wilson & Co Ltd. • Mrs Mary Williamson • Mt Pokaka Timber Co. • Napier Computers • Neil Graham • New Zealand Dairies Limited • Nicci Best & Greg Bloomer • Norm Hewitt (proceeds from Dancing with the Stars) • Nova Energy • NZ Bakels Ltd. • Ormandy Family • Owens Metro • Owens Metro Owner Drivers • Owens Tankers • Owens Transport • P.J. Keenan • Pat & Alan Wilkinson • Pearson Education New Zealand • Pegasus Trust • Penguin Books NZ • Perry Foundation • Pumpkin Patch • Raglan Carriers • Relocations International Wellington Ltd. • Robbie Morrison & Liz Stringer • Rose’s Book Club • Rotary Club of Auckland East • Rotary Club of Auckland City Sunrise • Rotary Club of Avonhead • Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside • Rotary Club of Christchurch Sunrise • Rotary Club of Ellerslie Sunrise • Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay • Rotary Club of Havelock North • Rotary Club of Kerikeri • Rotary Club of Matamata • Rotary Club of Maungaturoto

• Rotary Club of Milford • Rotary Club of New Lynn • Rotary Club of Otaki • Rotary Club of Pakuranga • Rotary Club of Penrose Inc. • Rotary Club of Port Nicholson Inc. • Rotary Club of Remuera • Rotary Club of Tauranga • Rotary Club of Wanganui • Rotary Club of Wanganui North • Rotary Clubs of Eastern Hutt & Hutt Valley • RPL Accountants Ltd. • RSB Investments • RX Plastics • Sandfield Information Systems it! about • Say It Communications • Scholastic NZ Ltd. • Shane Pratt • Simon Tyler & Jo Millar and Family • Sir James & Lady Nancy Stewart • Spicers Paper (NZ) Limited • Springhill Charitable Trust and Frimley Foundation • St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri • Stacey D and Whanau • Steven & Vicki Ginders • Sunrise Rotary Club of Tauranga • Tainui Lions • Tait Electronics • Te Kuta Station • Te Puni Kokiri • The Carson Family • The CH & AG Horrobin Family Trust • The David Levene Charitable Trust • The Grizzlies • The Harnett Family • The Hefford Family Trust • The Herdson Laing Family • The Jack Jeffs Charitable Trust • The Jones Family • The Newman Family • The Rachel McAlpine Trust • The Scott Family • The Smith Family • The Sproule and Nicholls Family • The Students of King’s College • TheOneRing.net

• Tracey Gieck & Andy Morris • Tracey-Lee Pettifer & Jonathan Clarke • U3A - Remuera • Urenui & District Lions Club • Waikaretu Quarry • Walker & Hall Newmarket • Whitcoulls • Winslow Ltd. & Claas Harvest Centre Canterbury • Winstone Pulp International Ltd. • Yarrow South Charitable Trust • Year 9 Students of St Cuthbert’s College • Zonta Club of Whangarei • Zonta International Tauranga Club • Read AUCKLAND Rowandale Primary School NORTHLAND Ambury Park Centre for Riding Therapy Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School Herekino School Oturu School Bailey Road School Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate - Junior School Kaingaroa School Pamapuria School Beach Haven Primary School Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate - Middle School Kaitaia Intermediate School Peria School Clendon Park School St Anne’s School, Manurewa Kaitaia Primary School Pukepoto School Favona Primary School St John the Evangelist School (Otara) Mangakahia Area School Taipa Area School Finlayson Park School St Joseph’s School, Onehunga Te Kopuru School Greenmeadows Intermediate St Therese School Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Rangiawhia Henderson Primary School Sutton Park School WAIKATO Whau Valley School Homai Primary School Te Papapa School Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic Kaitoke School School Waterview Primary School Kelvin Road School Coromandel Area School Kingsford School Weymouth Primary School Forest Lake School Mangere Bridge School Insoll Avenue School May Road School Karangahake School BAY OF PLENTY Mountain View School Kawhai School Maketu School Okiwi School Kerepehi School Omarumutu School Papatoetoe South School Kimihia School Paengaroa School Parakia School Nawton Primary Paroa School Robertson Road School Ngakonui Valley School Potaka School Pukenui Primary School Pukehina School Putaruru Primary School ROTORUA St Joseph’s Catholic School (Opotiki) Te Kuiti Primary School Aorangi School Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Waioweka Tirohia School Murupara School Te Kura o te Teko Tokoroa Central School Te Puke Primary School Waikino School GISBORNE TARANAKI Makarika School Mata School Eltham Primary School New Life Christian School Huirangi School Patutahi School Marfell Community School Te Karaka Primary Normanby School Waikirikiri School Puketapu School Sponsorship Waikohu College Ramanui Primary School is not as HAWKES BAY St Joseph’s School (Waitara) expensive Flaxmere College St Joseph’s School (Patea) as you Hastings Intermediate School Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Ruanui Mangaorapa School Te Pihipihinga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea may Nuhaka School Kura Kaupapa Maori think.... Poukawa School Uruti School Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Takapau Waitara East School Te Mahia School Waitotara School Tiaho Primary School Westown School TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu

MANAWATU WANGANUI Aberfeldy School Hillcrest School Churton School James Cook School Gonville School Levin Intermediate School Rutherford Intermediate School Lytton Street School St Marcellin School WELLINGTON Marton School Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o te Atihaunui Avalon Primary Pukeatua Primary School Monrad Intermediate a Paparangi Dyer Street School St Anne’s School, Newtown Pahiatua School Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tupoho Featherston School Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Maori St Joseph’s Catholic School (Levin) Te Kura o Ratana Lakeview School Te Kura Maori o Porirua St Mary’s School Wanganui East School Naenae School Te Kura-a-iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano Woodville School Whanganui Awa School Ngati Toa School Titahi Bay Intermediate

Duffy Theatre keeps in touch

Our Duffy Theatre teams hit the road this term The Duffy Theatre travelling to the South Island and Northland. at Tuakau Primary School – easy to find We would like to say a HUGE thanks to Christian thanks to JB Hi-Fi and Lowe at JB Hi-Fi, Willis Street, Wellington for Noel Leeming! School their awesome deal on the NavMan GPS system Sponsor: Malcove for both our teams and to Troy Kuraia at Noel May 2010 Leeming Outlet Store, Otahuhu, Auckland for the great deal on the HP Netbook. Having these available on tour ensures the tour runs about it! about smoothly and allows the actors to keep in touch with the office team and not get lost on

Read Read their way to see you all at school! Duffy schools need your help! New Duffy Schools A very warm welcome goes Without the help of sponsors there would be no Duffy Books in Homes out to the schools joining or programme. rejoining the Duffy Books family in 2010. Sponsoring a school means that each Duffy kid there can enjoy a minimum of five free books every year as well as the chance to receive regular weekly book awards and other • Hapuku School • Kotemaori School • prizes throughout the year. Kutarere School • Ongarue School • Pine Hill School • Springfield School • St John The This is in addition to all the other services of the programme such as the travelling Evangelist School (Otara) • St Peter Chanel Duffy Theatre group and the Kids at Home preschool programme. School (Otaki) Maybe there’s a school near you that is in need of a sponsor – for just $13.40 per child, per year, you can help give the gift of reading to an entire community. MARLBOROUGH New Sponsors If you see a school that you would like to get involved Picton School We’re thrilled to welcome all our with then please contact us on 0800 383 392 new sponsors on board! or email [email protected]. If that school A1 Homes sponsoring Ruakaka Primary School is already taken then we’d be happy to help out Ashton Wheelans & Hegan Limited with other options. sponsoring Ashburton Netherby School Auckland Airport sponsoring Invercargill Middle School, New River Primary School, Newfield WEST COAST Park School Blaketown School Chemcouriers Hamilton sponsoring Reefton Area School Rhode Street School Cool Pac Stores Ltd. sponsoring Ocean View Heights School, St Patrick’s School (Waimate) SOUTHLAND Dallas Seymour sponsoring Te Kura Kaupapa Bluff Community School Maori o Waitaha Mataura Primary School St Joseph’s School (Invercargill) Frances Holden sponsoring Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Waipiro St Teresa’s School Grant Samuel & Associates sponsoring Holy We currently Cross School (Papatoetoe), Waihi East School have schools Haines Attract sponsoring Glenmoor School i n n e e d o f Taupiri School, Titahi Bay North School sponsorship CANTERBURY Independent Freightlines Ltd. sponsoring that cost as Aranui Primary School Ongarue School little as $200 Bromley School Karen Goa sponsoring Beach Haven School Central New Brighton School Mainfreight Hamilton sponsoring Matiere a year to Hapuku School School, Te Kura o Tahaaroa support. Linwood Intermediate School Mainfreight Metro Linwood North School sponsoring Edmund Hillary School, Te Kura North New Brighton School Kaupapa Maori o Te Puaha, Tuakau College Spreydon School Mainfreight Whangarei sponsoring St Bernadette’s School Morningside School Timaru South School Malcove sponsoring Tuakau Primary School Mike Garrett sponsoring Haast School OTAGO Mt Pokaka Timber Co. sponsoring Kaikohe Concord Primary School Intermediate School, Kawakawa Primary Pembroke School School, Matauri Bay School, Moerewa School, Pine Hill School Ohaeawai School, Okaihau College, Okaihau Primary School, Opononi Area School, Te Tii School Nicci Best & Greg Bloomer sponsoring Maromaku School Owens Metro sponsoring Henderson South School Duffy’s Diary Owens Metro Owner Drivers sponsoring What’s coming up in 2010 for Duffy Schools Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Mangere Owens Tankers sponsoring Manurewa 3rd May – 7th May... ����� Scholastic Caught Being a Good Mum award South Primary School ... ������������������������� Last day for Book Offer Two orders to be returned to Scholastic Owens Transport sponsoring Kelston 7th May Primary School 17th May – 21st May... � Schools and Sponsors Get in Touch Week Raglan Carriers sponsoring Raglan Area School 21st June – 25th June..New Zealand Post Award for Great Effort in Reading and Writing Riverview Villa Ltd. sponsoring Paparoa Primary School 28th June – 2nd July... � Government Book Week RSB Investments sponsoring Hikurangi School 2nd July... ������������������������ Term Two ends RX Plastics sponsoring Horotiu Primary School 19th July... ���������������������� Term Three starts Shane Pratt sponsoring Ngaruawahia Primary School 20th July... ���������������������� Book Offer 3 Preview Packs and Brochures arrive The Grizzlies sponsoring Pukehamoamoa School 22nd July... ���������������������� Kids at Home books arrive TR Group Ltd. sponsoring Homai Primary School 30th July... ���������������������� Two free books for your school if orders are received Wendy Harnett sponsoring Blenheim School by Scholastic today Winslow Limited & Claas Harvest Centre Canterbury sponsoring Rakaia School

Letters THANK YOU S TO ALL OUR MAJOR SPONSORS Thank you so much for this beautiful book ‘Sanctuary’ received from Park Estate School, Papakura. I am one of the volunteers doing Dear Mr Waka reading assistance and it is my pleasure to work Thank you for sharing your experiences and with such an enthusiastic group of children. thank you for coming to our Duffy Book Congratulations on the success of Duffy Books in assembly. We all love your daughter, she Homes giving much needed encouragement to was beautiful. Thank you for saying you like these young children. our school, that was very nice of you and In appreciation of your kind thought and gift. you were cool when we saw you. It was Seasons Greetings to you all nice of you to come to our school. I am Beverley McClennan good at maths and I love to read with my School Sponsor: Whitcoulls mum and sister and brother and they say that I’m good at it they say that I really have Hi Vanessa got talent. At GE we had a second hand book sale (books By Sharnye Grace donated by staff and purchased by staff) this is Lincoln Heights School inline with the book theme. The staff are aware School Sponsor: Perry Foundation the money is used to support the schools we sponsor through Duffy. I would like to extend our grateful thanks The trips are not only a community and for the copy of ‘Ben and Mark: Boys of the environmental awareness event but also High Country’ donated by you to Flaxmere educational, catering for 30 students and teachers College as part of the Duffy programme for and 15 GE staff who volunteers to supervise on our Year 7/8’s. This will be placed in the the day. The day is wrapped up with a shared library for the use of all our students. BBQ. There is no cost to the school as the money Yours sincerely we raise pays for the bus and BBQ. Judy Inzunza We have had two very successful excursions with Library Manager GIen Innes Primary and St Josephs. One teacher Flaxmere College said it was the best trip she had ever been on! Sponsor needed We will again run book sales at work and use the money to fund trips for 2010. Dear Thom Thanks I appreciate what you said and trying to Rebecca Mackey inspire us to read. I really think it got through GE Money to me for the first time. I also enjoyed the tricks and moves you could do, they also To Norm Hewitt were pretty cool. But now you have got Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Paeroa through to me and told us how far you’ve Central School would like to thank you for come and everyone knows it wouldn’t have all the books you gave to us. I want to say happened if you didn’t know how to read. congratulations for winning Dancing with the So I say again THANK YOU. Stars. Yours sincerely thank you to all our From Graham David Thompson-Toia Paeroa Central School Herekino School sponsors and supporters School Sponsor: Norm Hewitt Sponsor needed

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