Wakatipu High School Library - Search the Library catalogue (search box above), find library news and quick links to amazing research resources (scroll down)
STUDENT LIBRARIANS
We have decided that we would like to have a small number of student librarians. If you see this message, and you are interested in spending some of your breaks helping in the library, just ask Mrs Bell for an application form.
Whenua: How land moved out of Maori control - an interactive map
EPIC (If you are asked for a username and password use wakatipu, 33wakatipu)
The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. A complete guide to New Zealand's peoples, environment, culture, history and society
New Zealand History
NEW ZEALAND HISTORY VIDEO SERIES. A 14 Episode video/podcast series created in Oct/Nov 2019. Each episode runs for 15-20 minutes.
Paperspast
STATS NZ
Popular Books - a presentation of the most popular books issued by U.S. public libraries in 2023 (just click on the 'popular book' below!!)
Staff and students can borrow ebooks from our eplatform. Ebooks . You can find a link on the library blog BLOG or via the Wakatipu High School website using the library tab at the bottom of the first page.
Log in by using your portal username (or 3 digit teacher code) and the generic password Library1 and then upload books onto your device. If you can't log in, send me an email or come and see me, and I will reset your password.
The website gives simple instructions on how to get the free reading app.
New titles are added every month and there is a wide variety of books to choose from.
Try it!
BREAKS IN THE LIBRARY
You are welcome to be in the library at break times if you are reading, studying, working on a jigsaw puzzle or playing chess. When the weather is good, school policy says that you should be outside so unless you quietly occupied you can expect to be asked to leave.
NEW SENIOR FICTION BOOKS. Includes some great books which we have replaced; 'The Marsh King's Daughter' and 'Where the Crawdads Sing'.
Radio New Zealand Podcasts about New Zealand wars 'Stories of Tauranga Moana'
Need someone to talk to?
The New Zealand Justice System
Are you interested in reading Rainbow themed books? Contribute to Out on the Shelves by reviewing books for the OOTS database (just click on the pic, for more information).
NEW SENIOR READING includes some old favorites which we have replaced ('The Marsh King's Daughter' and 'Where the Crawdads Sing')
Literature Map. Try this useful tool for finding a new author. Put the name of an author you like in the search box and you'll get a 'map' of writers who write similar books.