Wakatipu High School

WELCOME TO WAKATIPU HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

Dawn Raids

A new dawn! The government’s formal Dawn Raids apology to the Pacific peoples last weekend acknowledged these events and signals a healing process. Explore student resources, curated by the National Library, here.

Survival

Here are some of our fiction books about young people fighting to survive under extreme conditions.

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.

NEW ZEALAND HISTORY VIDEO SERIES

Here is a link to a 14 Episode video/podcast series created in Oct/Nov 2019. Each episode runs for 15-20 minutes and is well presented and easy to watch. It is classified G and co-presented by Leigh-Marama McLachlan and William Ray.

If a tree falls in the forest.....

A philosophy group meets in the library to dicuss meaningful, abstract, random things... want to be involved... Talk to Mrs Quaid.... Helpful advice, this group will suit all our deep thinking, abstract and random students!

RECYCLING

Let's save the world! This term, I am hoping to highlight some of our books which show you how to recycle, upcycle and repurpose 'stuff' and reduce waste (food, clothing, fuel, plastics). Not to mention the benefits of actually cycling.. think carless days!

CONFESSIONS OF A YA READER

A book blog for young adults

Chess Club

Chess club meets in the library on a Wednesday at Break 2. Come and join in. The group is convened by Mr Brickell.

Branches Camp

If you are preparing yourself for Branches Camp this year, you might like to read a about 'surviving' in the wilderness!! We have a few books on the library shelves about survival; including books for doomsday preppers and here's a link to an article that you might enjoy. STAY SAFE!!

BOOK CLUB

Book club meetings are being held in the library during Break 2 on a Tuesday. WATCH THIS SPACE... or come and join the group. It's very informal although some actual reading may be involved.