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Ce lebrating 15 years of n Homes Duffy Books i about it! Newsletter No. 51 October 2010

BRINGING BOOKS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER SINCE 1995 ISSN 1177-0562

15 years of Duffy Books in Homes to our sponsors 15 years, over 7,000,000 books and with the programme over the years joined in ThanksNew Zealand Post and Scholastic made it tens of thousands of students ago the fun. They included Alan Duff, Christine possible for five students from around the Alan Duff and Christine Fernyhough Fernyhough, Winnie Laban, Linda Vagana, country to come to Auckland to take part in the envisaged a programme which would Ruud Kleinpaste, Prestige, Suzy Cato, Simon event and take home some wonderful prizes. help end the cycle of booklessness Prast as well as Jackie Clarke, Sara Jane The winners were chosen from hundreds of in New Zealand homes. Elika, Grace Ikenasio and Jan Hellriegel who entries in the poetry competition in Term Two’s performed a great version of the Duffy song Duffy celebrated his 15th anniversary Book Offer brochure. with a special assembly at Mangere’s accompanied by the kids of Viscount School. The lucky winners were: The event was MCd by award-winning Viscount School on August 24th. Numerous Losafia Faumina – Nga Iwi School Newstalk ZB newsreader, Niva Retimanu. personalities who have been associated Jacqui Gray – Lakeview School Nigel Spyve – Manurewa Central School Laney Stanistreet – Waimate Centennial School Manuel Stevens – Kimihia School

RIGHT: Michelle van Gaalen from New Zealand Post and Rob Southam from Scholastic present two of the winners with their prizes.

ABOVE: Jackie Clarke, Sara-Jane Elika, Jan Hellriegel and Grace Ikenasio had ABOVE: Alan Duff everyone up and dancing Handbags & talks to the crowd to the Duffy song about the where the Hovercrafts programme came from LEFT: Duffy and Niva Remember Tana Umaga’s and its future Retimanu look on as Christine Fernyhough talks about the handbag? The streaker’s bikini? early years of Duffy Books The Prime Minister’s cast? The scary washing machine? All put up for auction on Trade Me and all featured in More competition winners news stories around the country. Duffy schools around the country went all out to help celebrate Duffy’s 15th birthday. The new book from Random House, ‘Handbags & We’ve picked the best three to win some great prizes. Hovercrafts’ has all these stories and dozens more examples of ingenious ways in which Kiwis have The winners are: < Fairburn School for their managed to sell the most bizarre items imaginable PowerPoint presentation on the country’s most popular auction site. ‘Handbags & Hovercrafts’ brings the best of these strange but true auctions together, adds all the good bits from the Q & A, and sets out the back stories explaining what really happened in the aftermath of the trade.

Better still, Trade Me is donating 100% of royalties October 2010 from the sale of the book to Duffy Books in < Homes! Wiri Central ‘Handbags & Hovercrafts’ is available directly from School Duffy Books in Homes via www.trademe.co.nz it! about for their < cupcake Te Karaka School for their You can also support Whitcoulls, one of our major creation cake and dress up day sponsors, by visiting them for a copy. Read Read

The printing of this newsletter is kindly sponsored by Soar Printing The paper is kindly supplied by Scholastic Duffy Day Out From the Office The third edition of the Scholastic Duffy Day Out was held on August 25th. This year there were 15 winners Kia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Nisa to celebrate 15 years of Duffy Books in Homes. Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha Ni, Namaste, Only 13 could make it to Auckland on the 25th and Annyong, Warm greetings, to all Duffy Books in they all had a great time. Homes schools, sponsors, role models, supporters and families After coming from far and wide (one all the way from Invercargill!) the teachers and Duffy Coordinators met at Scholastic to learn Wow! As the end of another year comes into view we can now look back on two more amazing milestones for more about the process of book publishing and get some sneak the programme. In Term Three we celebrated 15 years previews of new releases (look out for ‘Willbee the Bumblebee’, of Duffy Books in Homes since its humble beginnings the follow-up to ‘The Wonky Donkey’) as well as a tour of the huge back in 1995. In addition, we reached the extraordinary Scholastic warehouse. milestone of having distributed more than 7,000,000 Then it was time for a spending spree at the Scholastic Lucky books into homes nationwide. Bookshop followed by quick ride over to the Duffy office for lunch The official 15th anniversary celebration was kindly with the team. hosted by Viscount School in Auckland. A combination After lunch everyone went their separate ways, tired after a of sponsors, supporters, role models and team members whirlwind tour of everything that makes Duffy tick! from the past and present created an exciting and memorable event. We are grateful for the vision of co founders of the Duffy Books in Homes concept, Alan Duff and Christine Fernyhough. We are proud of the accomplishments to date of Duffy kids, families, schools, sponsors and Role Models who have contributed to the success of the last 15 years. We are optimistic that the next 15 years will see the programme go from strength to strength and move us closer to our goal of ending booklessness in New Zealand homes. Congratulations go out to our five young winners of the New Zealand Post and Scholastic Duffy’s 15th Birthday Pictured from left to right: Alan Duff, Rachael Vagana, Judy Mathias Competition and also the 15 Duffy Coordinators/teachers (Beach Haven School), Judy Parry (St James School Aranui), Tracey Simons who won the Scholastic Duffy Day Out. It was great to (New River Primary School), Kirsten Bland (Panmure District School), Cheryl Scragg (Tolaga Bay Area School), Hilary Moore (Phillipstown School), have all our winners travel from around the country to be Lynne Stevens (Corinna School), Judy Hickey (Te Kuiti Primary School), a part of Duffy’s birthday celebrations in Auckland. Many Laraine Lash, Pam Garbutt (Hastings Intermediate School), Michelle thanks to New Zealand Post and Scholastic for your Macefield, Rob Southam (Scholastic), Dawnette Neho (Tautoro School), Linda Vagana, Vanessa Johnson, Mefi Naufahu (Fairfield Primary School), sponsorship of the two competitions. Bruce Plested, Phil Horrobin. Hot on the heels of the amazing celebrations of our Absent: Trish Baigent (Otorohanga Primary School), James Riini (Waimana 15th anniversary came the success of our team member School), Gael Vickers (Ruapotaka School) Anna Richards and the Black Ferns celebrating their fourth straight women’s Rugby World Cup win just over Duffy steps out two weeks ago – outstanding! Congratulations Anna! We’re proud to introduce the newest Our last round of role model assemblies for 2010 was member of the team – Duffy himself! again a great success – even though nature tried its best to thwart them in Christchurch and Invercargill! Thanks Duffy’s first official duty was to accept a to our very ‘cool’ role models who once again came generous donation from GE Capital and out in force to inspire and share their stories with our since then he has been kept busy with children. Also, thank you again to our wonderful family events ranging from appearing as co-MC of sponsors for your continuous support. of our 15th anniversary celebrations to Upcoming events include the Caught Being A Good taking delivery of a new car for the team Grandparent award, $5 Parent Offer and the Mainfreight to use as they travel the country. Award for Excellence in Attitude. We look forward to showing you some highlights of these events in our next newsletter. Take care and happy reading October 2010

Linda Vagana GENERAL MANAGER about it! about Read Read Fathers feature in Duffy schools Caring dads who get involved with their children’s reading This year’s award, sponsored by Scholastic New Zealand, was Richie were rewarded in the week leading up to Father’s Day with McCaw: A Tribute to a Modern-Day Rugby Great by John Matheson. a great Kiwi read of their own to enjoy. Duffy Books in Homes General Manager, Linda Vagana, says “I think Duffy schools held special Scholastic Caught Being a Good Dad a lot of people don’t realise that dads are often the first and greatest assemblies to recognise that dads have a huge influence on the role models that children have. We think this is something worth reading habits of their kids. recognising.” This year, schools picked one special dad or father figure and Schools chose their dad in many different ways. Some held story honoured them with a certificate and book presented at a school writing competitions while others put it to a school-wide vote. assembly.

LEFT: Forbury School acknowledges their Scholastic Caught Being Good Dad – Shane Murphy proudly stands with his son Hunter and his daughter Darcy. LEFT: Major Keenan (pictured with his son Chevy) was thrilled to win School Sponsor: Agility Logistics Limited RIGHT: Joe Te Haki is a ‘house the award at Glenview School. School Sponsor: Daily Freight MIDDLE: dad’ but also studying full time at University. Sons Taedyn, Malachi and Etuale, Emalaina and Antoni Vitale had something to celebrate at Wesley Primary School. School Sponsor: Perry Foundation RIGHT: Te Kura Levi think this is pretty amazing! School Sponsor: Mainfreight Kaupapa Maori O Takitimu held a Scholastic Caught Being a Good Dad evening called ‘Papa, Panui Pukapuka, PJs & Pudding.’ Te Aiokura and JB thought this was a great idea! Sponsor needed LEFT: Pt England School rewarded Colin Ryan, a Dad who has been giving his time to coach the school’s rugby teams. School Sponsor: Lions Club of Bucklands Beach

EVENT supports Duffy with LEFT: Francois Tamaiva, an amazing helper at Cannons Creek School, with his children, Tiare, Erana and Francois. School Sponsor: Mainfreight great group movie deals MIDDLE: Mr Tasi Maka is joined by Mele Maka, Mrs Evalesi Maka and Sione Maka at Favona Primary School. Sponsor needed Term Four is a great time to reward students and team members for all their hard work throughout the year. EVENT Cinemas have joined with Duffy Books in Homes to offer some fantastic packages to schools and sponsors. FleetPartners Schools keep Duffy on the road If there is an EVENT Cinema near you they can arrange group The Duffy team is not just stuck in an office for the whole year. showings for your staff and students at a discounted rate – $6 for kids Our travelling theatre and regional representatives clock up and $10 for adults. This is an ideal end of year reward for all the hard thousands of kilometres visiting all 547 Duffy schools from the work your kids and teachers have put in. There will be a donation to Far North to Bluff. Duffy Books in Homes for every ticket sold. FleetPartners helps make this possible with their contribution of Please note this offer applies to 2D standard films between 9a.m. a beautifully sign written vehicle which is kept busy throughout and 1p.m. weekdays. Bookings can be made directly with EVENT by every term of the year. emailing [email protected] and quoting DUFFY BOOKS or Recently, we said goodbye to our trusty Holden Acclaim and email [email protected] for more information. Duffy went to pick up a fresh version from Dennis Kelly and Gail Sponsors and Supporters McNamara from FleetPartners in Auckland’s Mt Wellington. EVENT can arrange corporate showings which will give you the chance Thanks FleetPartners – we really appreciate you helping to keep to thank your team and important customers. They can provide simple us on the road! movie hire or put together an event to remember for a major function. They can also provide discounted movie money which can be used as team incentives or for promotional purposes. October 2010 EVENT will make a donation to Duffy Books in Homes for every ticket sold so this is a great way to enjoy the latest movies and support us at the same time. it! about If you would like more information please email Duffy receives the keys to his new car from FleetPartners

Managing Director, Dennis Kelly. Read [email protected] ROLE MODELS: Anonymouz, Musician • Barbara Algie, Writer • Monish Anand & Will Hall, Actors • Ngahi Bidois, Motivational Speaker • Nicky Browne, Cricket/Netball • Brecon Carter, Musician • Merrin Cavel, Actor • Jackie Clarke, Entertainer • Tracey Clissold Athlete • Olivia Coady & Kendra Cocksedge, Rugby • Aivale Cole, Opera Singer • Shirley Corlett, Author • Mahe Drysdale, Rower • Alan Duff, Author • Sara-Jane Elika, Singer • Kallista Field, Equestrian • Barry Gallagher, Eagle Helicopter • Matt Gibb, TV Presenter • Leigh Gibbs, Netball • Steve Gibbs, Artist • Robert Harte TV Presenter • Norm Hewitt, Rugby • Gavin Hill, Rugby League • Jo Holley, TV Presenter • Charlie Howe, Football • Sandra Kailahi, TV Presenter • Mary Kippenberger & Peter Charlton-Jones Kippenberger, Storyteller/Musician • Raylene Kirk, Army • Jacqui Knight, Monarch Butterfly Trust • Shona Laing, Musician • Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard, Musicians • Linzi Malley, Motorsport • Amigene Metcalf, Netball • Elizabeth Miller, Storyteller • Trevor McCoid, Inventor • Alistair McIntyre, Writer • Lorelle McNaughton, Musician • Siaosi Mulipola, Actor • Thom Murphy, Dancer • Henare O’Keefe, Entertainer • Katie Pocock, Watersports • Niva Retimanu, Radio Presenter • Anna Richards, Rugby • Scott Robertson, Rugby • Dallas Seymour, Rugby • Julie Seymour, Netball • Frances Solia, Netball • Neil Sorensen, Rugby • Celia Stewart, Musician • Aimee Sutorius, Rugby • Piki Thomas, Firefighter • Adam Thomson, Rugby • Haidee Tiffen, Cricket • Feana Tu’akoi, Writer • Moera Tuilaepa, Radio Presenter • Lee Tuki, Aerobics • Linda Vagana, Netball • Levi Vaoga, Strongman • Joy Watson, Writer • Tory Whanau, Film Censor • Chris White, Rowing • Tony Williams, Author • Anne Wilson, Community Leader • Guy Parsons & Callum Procter, Classic Hits FM Dunedin • Martin Good & Sarah van der Kley, Classic Hits FM Hawkes Bay • Richard Dryden, Classic Hits FM Manawatu • Camille Guzzwell & Dave Smart, Classic Hits FM Wellington • Erin Simpson, The Erin Simpson Show • Jacque Wilton, Marineland • Angela Gordon & John Markby, More FM Whangarei • Mary-Jane Araroa, Erena Mikaere, Melissa Ruru, Harley Smith and Arahi Wall of Netball Bay of Plenty • Karl Gemmell, Grainger Heikell, Ngarimu Simpkins, John Stewart and Kaide Whiting of the Poverty Bay Rugby Union • Vernon Fredericks, Glen Gregory, Daniel Hawkins, Chris Jack, Quentin MacDonald, Francis Smith and Joe Wheeler of the Tasman Rugby Union • Gem Knight & Charlie Panapa, What NOW! Role Model Assemblies BOOK OFFER THREE 2010 95,643 Duffy kids around the country each received two free books donated by their schools and sponsors during the last three weeks of Term Three

Opera singer Aivale Cole proved to Awapuni School that you don’t have to be a kid to play dress-up! School Sponsor: Perry Foundation

Poverty Bay Rugby’s Grainger Heikell, Moera Tuilaepa helped catch Ngarimu Simpkins, Karl Gemmell and a whole lot of kids being good Elizabeth Miller had two furry role models John Stewart dropped into Te Kainga at St Bernadette’s School. accompany her to Forbury School. Whaiora Children’s Health Camp and were Sponsor needed School Sponsor: Agility Logistics Limited very popular with the all boy group in attendance. School Sponsor: Norm Hewitt (proceeds from Dancing with the Stars)

Quentin MacDonald and Daniel Hawkins from the Makos got a great reading message across Mary Kippenberger and Peter at Picton School. School Charlton-Jones have a knack for getting people into Sponsor: Perry Foundation Musician and producer costumes. Meeanee School Reefton Area School opened their arms wide for Olivia Coady and Anonymouz took a master was no exception! School Kendra Cocksedge. Sponsor needed class in rap at Sir Douglas Sponsor: Te Puni Kokiri Bader Intermediate School. Sponsor needed

Alistair McIntyre and Kerri- Charlie Howe dropped into Ann went down a treat at Wiri Rata Street School to give Jo Holley brought her infectious Central School. School Sponsor: enthusiasm to New Brighton Catholic out some much-appreciated Aranui School students pose with former Good Neighbour Charitable Trust School. books. School Sponsors: Duffy Ambassador Henare O’Keefe.School

Rotary Clubs of Eastern Sponsor: Kiwi Thistle Distributors Limited Hutt & Hutt Valley 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 • Corporate Catapult Inc • Daily Freight • Dallas Seymour • Dame Kiri Te Kanawa • 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 • 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 • Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy • King Country Energy • 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 Gisborne • Mainfreight Hamilton Mainfreight International Ltd. October 2010 • Mainfreight Limited • Mainfreight Metro • Mainfreight Whangarei • Mainland Landscaping • Malcolm & Gill Don • Malcove • Margaret Johnstone • Mark & Amy Ryburn Methanex New Zealand Limited • Mighty River Power • Mike Garrett • Minnie Cooper • Moore Wilson & Co Ltd. • Mrs Mary Williamson • Mt Pokaka Timber Products Ltd • 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 Maungaturoto • Rotary Club of Milford • 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 about it! about • Scholastic NZ Ltd. • Shane Pratt • Shaun & Kristina Buckley • Simon Tyler & Jo Millar and Family • Spicers Paper (NZ) Limited • Springhill Charitable Trust and Frimley Foundation • St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri • Stacey D and Whanau • Steven & Vicki Ginders • Stewart Family • 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 Grizzles • 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 • TR Group

• • • • • • • • • • • • • 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: Anonymouz, Musician • Barbara Algie, Writer • Monish Anand & Will Hall, Actors • Ngahi Bidois, Motivational Speaker • Nicky Browne, Cricket/Netball • Brecon Carter, Musician • Merrin Cavel, Actor • Jackie Clarke, Entertainer • Tracey Clissold Athlete • Olivia Coady & Kendra Cocksedge, Rugby • Aivale Cole, Opera Singer • Shirley Corlett, Author • Mahe Drysdale, Rower • Alan Duff, Author • Sara-Jane Elika, Singer • Kallista Field, Equestrian • Barry Gallagher, Eagle Helicopter • Matt Gibb, TV Presenter • Leigh Gibbs, Netball • Steve Gibbs, Artist • Robert Harte TV Presenter • Norm Hewitt, Rugby • Gavin Hill, Rugby League • Jo Holley, TV Presenter • Charlie Howe, Football • Sandra Kailahi, TV Presenter • Mary Kippenberger & Peter Charlton-Jones Kippenberger, Storyteller/Musician • Raylene Kirk, Army • Jacqui Knight, Monarch Butterfly Trust • Shona Laing, Musician • Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard, Musicians • Linzi Malley, Motorsport • Amigene Metcalf, Netball • Elizabeth Miller, Storyteller • Trevor McCoid, Inventor • Alistair McIntyre, Writer • Lorelle McNaughton, Musician • Siaosi Mulipola, Actor • Thom Murphy, Dancer • Henare O’Keefe, Entertainer • Katie Pocock, Watersports • Niva Retimanu, Radio Presenter • Anna Richards, Rugby • Scott Robertson, Rugby • Dallas Seymour, Rugby • Julie Seymour, Netball • Frances Solia, Netball • Neil Sorensen, Rugby • Celia Stewart, Musician • Aimee Sutorius, Rugby • Piki Thomas, Firefighter • Adam Thomson, Rugby • Haidee Tiffen, Cricket • Feana Tu’akoi, Writer • Moera Tuilaepa, Radio Presenter • Lee Tuki, Aerobics • Linda Vagana, Netball • Levi Vaoga, Strongman • Joy Watson, Writer • Tory Whanau, Film Censor • Chris White, Rowing • Tony Williams, Author • Anne Wilson, Community Leader • Guy Parsons & Callum Procter, Classic Hits FM Dunedin • Martin Good & Sarah van der Kley, Classic Hits FM Hawkes Bay • Richard Dryden, Classic Hits FM Manawatu • Camille Guzzwell & Dave Smart, Classic Hits FM Wellington • Erin Simpson, The Erin Simpson Show • Jacque Wilton, Marineland • Angela Gordon & John Markby, More FM Whangarei • Mary-Jane Araroa, Erena Mikaere, Melissa Ruru, Harley Smith and Arahi Wall of Netball Bay of Plenty • Karl Gemmell, Grainger Heikell, Ngarimu Simpkins, John Stewart and Kaide Whiting of the Poverty Bay Rugby Union • Vernon Fredericks, Glen Gregory, Daniel Hawkins, Chris Jack, Quentin MacDonald, Francis Smith and Joe Wheeler of the Tasman Rugby Union • Gem Knight & Charlie Panapa, What NOW!

Duffy role models come from diverse Role Model Assemblies backgrounds – sportspeople, authors, TV personalities, singers, artists, BOOK OFFER THREE 2010 inventors, to name a few. The one thing they all have in common is a desire to inspire children to read through sharing their experiences. Linwood Intermediate School used their In addition to inspiring children in Duffy assembly to showcase their entries into schools, their other main task is to hand a wearable art show! School Sponsor: Estate of George Sevicke Jones out two free books to each child. Just as children in schools throughout New Zealand order books through the Lucky Henare O’Keefe, Alan Duff and Anne Wilson- Book Club, children in low decile Duffy Hunt lead the Duffy song at Hastings Central schools are also able to order books School. School Sponsor: Te Puni Kokiri of their choice thanks to their schools, Poverty Bay Rugby’s Grainger Heikell, sponsors and the Government. Ngarimu Simpkins, Karl Gemmell and John Stewart dropped into Te Kainga Whaiora Children’s Health Camp and were very popular with the all boy group in attendance. School Sponsor: Norm Hewitt (proceeds from Dancing with the Stars) Wellsford School gave TV presenter Jo Holley a big thumbs up. School Sponsor: Perry Foundation

Chickens (yes, chickens!) were the order of the day at St Pius X School in Hamilton when Mary Kippenberger and Cannons Creek School hosted film Peter Charlton-Jones visited. School Sponsor: Whitcoulls Reefton Area School opened their arms wide for Olivia Coady and censor Tory Whanau to do the Kendra Cocksedge. Sponsor needed honours last term. School Sponsor: Mainfreight Camille Guzzwell and Dave Smart from Classic Hits FM Wellington were popular guests at Glenview School. Top 10 Books from Book Offer Three, 2010 School Sponsor: Daily Freight 1 Hot Wheels: Start Your Engines 6 Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the By Ace Landers and Dave White Bionic Booger Boy Part 1 By Dav Pilkey 2 Thea Stilton and the Ghost of the Shipwreck By Geronimo Stilton 7 Geronimo Stilton: The Race Across America By Geronimo Stilton 3. Scooby-Doo! Dinosaur Dig By Erin Soderberg and Duendes del Sur 8 Poison Apple: The Dead End ‘What By Mimi McCoy 4 I Spy a Skeleton the kids By Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick 9 Clifford the Champion By Norman Bridwell chose’ Aranui School students pose with former 5 Candy Apple: Rumor Has It Duffy Ambassador Henare O’Keefe.School By Jane B Mason and Sarah Hines Stephens 10 I Spy I Love You Sponsor: Kiwi Thistle Distributors Limited By Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick 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 • Corporate Catapult Inc • Daily Freight • Dallas Seymour • Dame Kiri Te Kanawa • 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 • 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 Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy King Country Energy 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 Gisborne Mainfreight Hamilton Mainfreight International Ltd. October 2010 • Mainfreight Limited • Mainfreight Metro • Mainfreight Whangarei • Mainland Landscaping • Malcolm & Gill Don • Malcove • Margaret Johnstone • Mark & Amy Ryburn Methanex New Zealand Limited • Mighty River Power • Mike Garrett • Minnie Cooper • Moore Wilson & Co Ltd. • Mrs Mary Williamson • Mt Pokaka Timber Products Ltd • 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 Maungaturoto

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rotary Club of Milford 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 it! about • Scholastic NZ Ltd. • Shane Pratt • Shaun & Kristina Buckley • Simon Tyler & Jo Millar and Family • Spicers Paper (NZ) Limited • Springhill Charitable Trust and Frimley Foundation • St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri • Stacey D and Whanau • Steven & Vicki Ginders • Stewart Family • 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 Grizzles • 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 • TR Group

• 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 Read about it! October 2010 By Alan Duff Alan By TerryMorrison Trusteeretiring to Farewell Thanks for your huge contribution, Noki. We all appreciated it. appreciated all We Noki. contribution, huge your for Thanks personality.bubbling always and intelligence his with Along size. to Terrydown me cutting out, stand will that him of memory a truly.is yours That at arrows Terry’sthan biting humorouslymore none was and slings sarcastic There too. mates good but foundation the of trustees only not are We best. Terrythe wereteam, said tight has small, our with and Bruce’sunder years chairmanshipfew last The had. we times positive mostly the of be will memories his sure I’m but period, difficult our through went He incisive. was advice his often and valuable always was meetings trustee our to input His meeting. Terrya missed never it. for less the much Terry’s Without be would programmeconcept. the model that to input role our Hence target. to problemprecise a had we then models, role male no or few with up grow schools low-decile in children of majority the things, other amongst that, certainty our shared he That system. education the of side political and administrative the well as them, serve to best how and children our both to insight first-hand us gave he school, excellent an into made had he which Terry’sPrimary With Ngongotaha of principal teaching, in experience nature. impatient and huis” not “do-ies wanting my to down it Put calm. keep to Duff the with particularly too, was he chairman fine damn a But thereon!from line in him kept that and chairman him made he’swe Because TerryMorrison, a yes. said group, small our joining in interested was he if asked and homes kids’ Maori into books getting of idea the of him Yettold I when Terry.our was chappie happy a not was He it. cop to colleagues his expecting moment one for never but Maori, afflictingproblems social on colleagues his assumed, had he “enlighten”, to diver penny Maori Whaka crazy this inviting done had he earth on what wondering seat, his Terryinto And further walked. sank he as taunted got fellow poor Duff’s,The Alan development. of um, stage that at not do, not does one Which trick. walk-out old the did teacher One embarrassment! growing his in Terry,Poor nothing.” doing and host, tables well-intentioned dinner my your at country’swhinging our of about “instead problemssomething doing and chuffs their off getting to commit all they that audience the of demanded and politicians, liberals, white leadership, Maori criticised hugely Zealand, New ailed that all on tirade a with forth pouredDuff as – alarm read: – astonishment growing in sat he and principals; school fellow his of group a address to me invited had He auspicious. or,– first rather,My Terry’svery not was me with encounter first singing. Terry’sremembers Bruce coincidence. another is time same the at Teachersat sponsor,were major Plested, Trainingand Bruce College ToTerrydecades. chairmanthat several our think for crossdidn’tand paths our so Rotorua of outside school a at Terryteaching also was realised. was it before time long a rather took which Duff young in “potential” saw she Terry’sfamily,being happy teacher a that of joy sister, Seemed Nuri. simple the experience to night the for home him invite teacher a have should Intermediate, Rotorua at runaway,boy the angry home, the troubled the from kid old year twelve the I, that It’sthink to funny he way the by And singing. and laughter all-night the or wine the count doesn’t that And bursting. leave you’ll because stomach empty an with go better Wai,you wife, lovely his with home his at you hosting is he If irreverent. humour of sense his and infectious is laughter His voice. singing good a has he hear to surprised be wouldn’t you swing Toman’sgolf the oily see play golf. play can

Heart College and St John’sSt College. and College Heart Sacred from Leaders School their welcomed Hamilton in School X Pius St Trust.Charitable School. Okoia from Hoani and Carol from you thank special a Wanganuiin given College were Cullinane from Josh University.for plans their and reading of love their about spoke Both Haven. Beach of pupil ex an VanessaCollege, Birkenhead at ViliamuVanessaShegay. and Alex was students head deputy two the by visited was School LEFT:Haven Beach now! them at Look school. at reading in interest of lack a overcome to hard worked had they how about kids the told School, Pomare of pupils former both Leatuavao, Fiona Wineeraand AwatapuCollege. Yearin now LEFT:are at who 13 ex-pupils two Awapunihosted School way the lead students school High School Sponsor: Lodge Frimley 359 Frimley Lodge Sponsor: School message! reading the spread to School Irongate visited pupils past Eight by Paul Little. Paul by Hollywood to assembly.their year’safter This was book Leaders School the to present to books two given was school Duffy Each background. their what matter no to, forward look to something is school high in future a that know kids let This visited. they schools the of pupils past were students senior these of Many children’sdifferenceto the all futures.make can reading and books of love a how and afterwards achieve to hope they what school, high at expect to what about speak to students school high senior two invite to schools allow assemblies Leader School Homes in Books Duffy The life. school senior of experiences their share to schools intermediate and primary 550 almost visited students school That’shigh children. why young many for place daunting and mysterious a be can school High School Sponsor: Perry Foundation Perry Sponsor: School School Sponsor: KarenGoa Sponsor: School School Sponsor: Whitcoulls Sponsor: School School Sponsor: Forsyth Barr Forsyth Sponsor: School TemueraHaka From Morrison: School Sponsor: The Jack Jeffs Jack The Sponsor: School RIGHT:Johnnie RIGHT:and Annie

Mainfreight partners Duffy team memberNew Duffy Schools with Duffy to win conquers the world…again! On September 16 Mainfreight and Duffy Books in Homes Our very own Anna Richards recently team members attended the American Chamber of took part in her fifth Rugby World Cup Commerce (AMCHAM) awards in Auckland. campaign in London and for the fourth Mainfreight was up against some strong competition for the AUT time helped the Black Ferns emerge Education Partnership Award and Kevin Drinkwater (Mainfreight’s Group as victors with a 13-10 win against IT Manager) was thrilled when the company’s name was announced. England at the Stoop in Twickenham. “There is no question Duffy Books in Homes is a programme that In spite of an extremely dubious (in our changes lives. This is about to get a whole lot bigger and any Kiwi opinion) yellow card, Anna was, as always, company with a presence in the US should seriously consider joining us.” an integral part of the team’s winning Kevin has worked closely with Dr. Richard Quest and his team in New performance. York State to get Duffy up and running in the USA and there are already The whole office was thrilled to welcome Anna back and get a closer over 35,000 books being distributed annually to Duffy kids in the region. look at her hefty gold medal – a just reward for another amazing performance!

AUT Vice Some interesting research Chancellor, Derek McCormack, Children growing up in Mainfreight’s Kevin homes with many books get Drinkwater and 3 years more schooling than Linda Vagana of children from bookless homes, Duffy Books in Homes proudly independent of their parents’ display the Education education, occupation, and class. Partnership Award. This is as great an advantage as having university educated rather It’s a wrap for Duffy Theatre than unschooled parents, and ‘Duffy’s Occupation Exploration’ has come to an end after twice the advantage of having playing to over 500 schools and almost 90,000 children a professional rather than an around the country over the course of this year. unskilled father. A big thank you goes out to the Auckland team of Chanel Savea, Antonia Stehlin and Troy Tu’ua and the Wellington team of Cassie Baker, This statement comes from the abstract of a project conducted by Robert Enari and Greydon Little for all the hard work they’ve put in this researchers in the USA and Australia. year. Their ability to give a fresh and engaging performance every time There is an excellent article at: has made this year’s theatre a huge success! http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/20/ AR2010072005303.html The full research paper can be found at: http://arts.anu.edu.au/sikora/ScholarlyCulturein27nations.pdf

This goes to show that children in homes that place an emphasis on books and reading really do have a big advantage!

Duffy’s Diary What’s coming up in 2010 for Duffy Schools 1st November ��������������������� $5 Parent Offer forms arrive 8th Nov - 12th Nov ����������� Caught Being a Good Grandparent Award The Wellington team hang out with some mini Duffys at Aramoho School in Wanganui. School Sponsor: Axiam Plastics Limited 12th November ������������������ Last Day for $5 Parent Offer orders PHOTO COURTESY OF WANGANUI CHRONICLE to be returned to Scholastic End of year assembly ������� Mainfreight Award for Excellence New Sponsors in Attitude 14th December ������������������ Term Four Ends We’re thrilled to welcome all our new sponsors on board! And in 2011 Clyde Graham Charitable Trust sponsoring Avalon Primary School 31st January ���������������������� Term One Starts and Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Maori 7th February ����������������������� Book Offer One preview packs and Estate of George Sevicke Jones sponsoring Linwood Intermediate brochures arrive School and Linwood North School 15th February �������������������� Two Free Books for your library if orders Kylie Jones Memorial sponsoring Okiwi School are returned to Scholastic today Leetee Wang sponsoring Waterview Primary School 21st February ��������������������� Duffy Book Labels and Caught Being Mainfreight sponsoring Bluff Community School, Mataura Primary Good Certificates arrive October 2010 School, St Joseph’s School (Invercargill) and St Teresa’s School 22nd February �������������������� Caught Being Good Books arrive for Terms Mainfreight Gisborne sponsoring Mata School, New Life Christian One and Two School, Patutahi School and Waikirikiri Bilingual School 25th February �������������������� Last Day for Book Offer One orders to be it! about Resolve Group sponsoring Weymouth Primary School returned to Scholastic Read Read

Letters THANK YOU S TO ALL OUR MAJOR SPONSORS Dear Duffy Books in Homes Hi All Thank you very much for my brilliant books. This week has been our school production I love my Geronimo Stilton books that you’ve week and we have had our children out given me! I love reading your adventure books. at nights for the last three nights with our I appreciate what you’ve done for me. production. Today at 1.30 p.m. our role Many thanks models, Mary and Peter, came. Wow! Taylor, Totara Grove School What a way to finish our week. They were School Sponsor: The CH & AG Horrobin fabulous. Our children still had energy to Family Trust sing and join in with their stories and all the staff agree that this was simply the Dear Duffy Organisers best. Thank you so much for sending such On behalf of the children from Manurewa Central wonderful role models to our school. School who went to the Storylines Festival I would Paula, Duffy Coordinator like to take this opportunity to thank you. Thank St Pius X School (Melville) you very much for providing the bus which took School Sponsor: Whitcoulls us to the festival and home again. We had a great time seeing the authors and being able Dear Duffy to watch the illustrators at work. I especially Thank you for all the books you have given like seeing the illustrators illustrating pictures for to schools around New Zealand. We all their books. I drew comic pictures at one of the appreciate your hard work and effort you stands. My pictures were based on jokes I knew. have given to help kids have books to read, I met some authors but I have not seen their because some kids don’t have any books to books before. I have had a look for their books read. We are so lucky to have you giving us in our school library. Once again thank you for books because if we didn’t have books we allowing us to be part of such a great experience. wouldn’t be such good readers. Having a free bus to take us there meant that 35 From Renee, David Henry School children could all share that experience. School Sponsor: Carter Holt Harvey Pulp Yours sincerely and Paper Benjamin, Manurewa Central School School Sponsor: The Perry Foundation Dear Jacqui Would you please congratulate the actors Dear Chris who visited Bailey Road School today. Many thanks for being our Duffy Books HERO A very enjoyable show and one much at our special assembly this week. We really enjoyed by both teachers and children. appreciate the time and effort you ‘heroes’ put Thank you Duffy Books, you gave an into the Books in Homes programme and we introduction to live theatre to some children feel very lucky to be part of it. who had never experienced it before, and to Thanks again from all of us at: the others, a reminder of the interaction and St Joseph’s School (Paeroa) pleasure that only live theatre can give them. Sponsor needed Margaret Heatley, Bailey Road School thank you to all our Sponsor needed sponsors and supporters

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