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Readabout it!Newsletter No. 58December <strong>2012</strong>BRINGING BOOKS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER SINCE 1995 ISSN 1177-0562A new era for <strong>Duffy</strong> Theatre<strong>Duffy</strong> and the Best Book in the World has now finishedits popular season of touring <strong>Duffy</strong> schools from theFar North to Bluff.Director, Kerryn Palmer and Scriptwriter, Cathryn Monroe have been the corecreative team behind such wonderful shows as <strong>Duffy</strong>’s Book Bus Adventure,<strong>Duffy</strong>’s Occupation Exploration and <strong>Duffy</strong> and the Story Snatcher, to name just afew. Their ideas and talents will be greatly missed, not only by the <strong>Duffy</strong> team butalso by the kids, parents and teachers who have enjoyed their shows. The whole<strong>Duffy</strong> team would like to thank Kerryn and Cathryn for their wonderful contributionto the <strong>Duffy</strong> Theatre.Taking their place for 2013 is the new team of Director, Alison Quigan andScriptwriter, Lauren Jackson.Alison will be well known to many people for her role on Shortland Street asYvonne Jeffries. She is also a <strong>Duffy</strong> Role Model, having visited more than 70 <strong>Duffy</strong>schools since the start of 2011. On top of that, she has performed in or directedmore than 100 plays, making her the ideal person to take on one of the mostpopular children’s theatre productions in the country.Lauren also has considerable acting experience, including playing the title role ofAlex in the film based on the popular book by Tessa Duder. <strong>In</strong> 2005 Lauren wonthe Chapman Tripp Most Outstanding NewPlaywright of the Year Award for her playExchange. One of her most recent works isPolly Hood in Mumuland, a family musicalwhich puts a distinctly New Zealand twist on awell-known children’s story.Alison, Lauren and Production Manager, SarahGraham are already hard at work on writingand auditioning for the 2013 <strong>Duffy</strong> Show andwe’re excited to see what they come up with! Alison Quigan Lauren JacksonDonate yourDesktop to <strong>Duffy</strong>We’re very excited to be a part of a greatnew venture launched in April this yearwhich has the potential to help many ofthe <strong>Duffy</strong> kids in schools currently withoutsponsorship.Donate Your Desktop is a unique concept devised byfour young Kiwi entrepreneurs. It allows anyone with acomputer to receive a different and stylish advertisementon their desktop every day (no gaudy junk mail styleadvertising allowed!).Users simply install an application onto their computer thatupdates their desktop background each day with a freshwallpaper sponsored by an advertiser.As a result, 75% of the fees paid to advertise in thisspace are donated to charity. Any New Zealander witha computer can make a small donation at no cost tothemselves each day by having an attractive full-screenadvertisement as their wallpaper for a day.All you have to do is visit the Donate Your Desktop websiteand choose <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> as your preferredcharity. If you use the programme for just 13 months you’llhave contributed enough to sponsor a <strong>Duffy</strong> kid for awhole year!www.donateyourdesktop.co.nzOur wonderful <strong>Duffy</strong> Theatre actors are now enjoying awell-deserved rest after a great year!The printing of this newsletter is kindly sponsored by Soar Printing
Read about it! December <strong>2012</strong>From the OfficeKia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana,Nisa Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, TalohaNi, Namaste, Annyong, Warm greetings, to all<strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> schools, sponsors, rolemodels, supporters and familiesIt’s hard to believe we’re at the end of another yearand that Christmas is less than a month away!One of the highlights of <strong>2012</strong> was the chanceto welcome Dr. Ben Carson and his wife Candyto New Zealand in March. Hearing him share hisinspirational story with thousands of <strong>Duffy</strong> kidsreminded us that anything is possible with the rightattitude. A big thanks goes to our friends at theStarship Foundation after our joint fundraising eventwith Dr. Carson. Thousands of <strong>Duffy</strong> kids havebenefited from the funds raised this year.As you will have already read, this year we saygoodbye to Kerryn Palmer and Cathryn Monroe ofthe <strong>Duffy</strong> Theatre. Whenever I see the excitementon kids’ faces as they watch the adventures of<strong>Duffy</strong> and his friends I’m reminded of the amazingjob Kerryn and Cathryn have done in bringing <strong>Duffy</strong>to life over the years. They will both be missed bythe entire <strong>Duffy</strong> team and our thanks goes out tothem for all the amazing work and creativity theyhave put into the <strong>Duffy</strong> Show.<strong>In</strong> this newsletter you’ll also read about the CaughtBeing a Good Dad Award, sponsored by our friendsat Scholastic, <strong>Term</strong> Three Role Model assemblies,School Leader assemblies, the Ready for Readingprogramme and an exciting new fundraising initiativecalled Donate Your Desktop. We’ll be taking a shortbreak over summer but we’re looking forward tostarting 2013 refreshed and ready to go!I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyonewho makes the <strong>Duffy</strong> programme possible.Sponsors and supporters who provide the funding;Role Models who inspire the children with theirmessages; teachers who work tirelessly behindthe scenes to make sure the kids get their books;suppliers and partners who keep things runningsmoothly; our Board of Trustees who provideguidance, and, of course, the <strong>Duffy</strong> team both in theoffice and out and about. Thank you to everyone forhelping us achieve our goal of ending booklessnessin New Zealand homes.I wish you all a wonderful and safe time over thefestive season.Happy readingLinda VaganaGENERAL MANAGERFree Pass for Dads532 fathers who go the extra mile to help out their children and their schoolswere rewarded for their hard work in the week leading up to Father’s Day.One dad in each <strong>Duffy</strong> school was the recipient of a special book as part ofthe Scholastic Caught Being a Good Dad Award.This year’s award, sponsored by Scholastic New Zealand, was Press Passby Geoff Dale. Dale’s retrospective of news and sports in New Zealand overthe past forty years provides a thoughtful, provocative and insightful collectionof iconic images and memories. The book was accompanied by a specialcertificate which was presented to each winning father.Kids in <strong>Duffy</strong> schools around the country told their school just why their dadshould win an award which celebrates their vital contribution to school life.Schools voted, held writing competitions or even made lucky draws if thedecision was too tough.Linda Vagana, says “Encouraging family literacy is one of our key goals so we’rethrilled that we can acknowledge some of our great dads and male role modelswithin our communities. This would not have been possible without our greatpartner Scholastic NZ for once again sponsoring such a wonderful award.”LEFT: Mike Dalbeth is a regular visitor to Okaihau Primary School, always helpingout whereever he can. He often helps provide supervision and transport on classtrips as well as mucking in on school fundraising days too! He drives the quad bikeand trailer at Gala Days and cooks sausages on the BBQ, and he bakes a delightfullemon slice too. A general all round good guy!! He is pictured with his two girlsCaitlin and Emma. Sponsor neededRIGHT: Marc Clausen, pictured here with daughter Penina, was thrilled to receivehis copy of ‘Press Pass’ at St Bernadette’s School in Wellington. School Sponsor:ANZ Business Bank & EFTPOSMr Sharan was the deserving winner of the award at Favona Primary School.He’s pictured here with his daughter Nichelle. School Sponsor: The Boyd ClarkeFoundation
ROLE MODELS:Nona Aston, Community Leader • Ngahi Bidois, Motivational Speaker • Alisha Birrell, More FM Gisborne & Wairoa • Greg Boyed, TV Presenter • Nicky Browne, Cricket • Catherine Cheatley, Cy• Davey Forbes, Army • Margaret Foster, Netball • Bernie Grant, Army • Norm Hewitt, Rugby • Gavin Hill, Rugby League • Jo Holley, TV Presenter • Charlie Howe, Football • Rachel Jackson-• Andy MacKenzie, Classic Hits FM Wanganui • Linzi Malley, Motorsport • Alistair Mc<strong>In</strong>tyre, Writer • Sally Patrick, Police • Diana Queenin, Educator • Alison Quigan, Actor • Willie Rickards, RuClassic Hits FM Manawatu • Melissa Ruscoe, Rugby • Shelley Ryan, Animal Welfare • Dallas Seymour, Rugby • Julie Seymour, Netball • Sam Shosanya, Business • Neil Sorensen, Rugby • ElizaWhite, Rowing • Tony Williams, Author • Jacque Wilton, National Aquarium of New Zealand • Chloe Emirali and AJ Funnell, Classic Hits FM Rotorua • Erin Simpson and Mike Lee, The Erin SimpLeaders • Manawatu Turbos • Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard, Musicians • Martin Good and Sarah van de Kley, Classic Hits FM Hawkes Bay • Rhyan Caine, Adrian Ferris, Eddie Paea, DaRole Model AssembliesBOOK OFFER THREE <strong>2012</strong>91,016 <strong>Duffy</strong> kids around the countryeach received two free books donatedby their schools and sponsors in the lastthree weeks of <strong>Term</strong> One.Alison Quigan is the new Director of the<strong>Duffy</strong> Theatre but before that she’s beengetting to know <strong>Duffy</strong> schools as a RoleModel. Here she is with the kids of ReeftonArea School. Sponsor neededLinda Vagana was a hit with the kids ofPeter Chanel School and even taught tha new verse to the song they sang forSchool Sponsor: Rotary Club of OtakiThe kids of Totara Grove School were readyto hit the field after their visit from theNorthland Taniwhas. School Sponsor: The CH& AG Horrobin Family TrustThe kids of Okaihau PrimarySchool received baskets fullof books from Diana Queenin.Sponsor neededDavey Forbes’ camouflage gear helpshim disappear amongst the kids of RataStreet School. School Sponsor: RotaryClubs of Eastern Hutt & Hutt ValleyGavin Hill is used to offloadingrugby league balls so doing thesame for books at Beach HavenPrimary School was a piece ofcake! School Sponsor: New WorldWarkworthRower Chris White holds 3D Sharks at HorotiuSchool – easily the most popular book of thebook offer! School Sponsor: RX Plastics Ltd.Shona Laing enjoyed her trip aroundNorthland, including this stop off at KaeoPrimary School. School Sponsor:The Robertson FoundationSPONSORS:A1 <strong>Homes</strong> • Agility Logistics Limited • AJ & Dr SM Wakefield • AlexanderDorrington Lawyers • Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd. • Altrusa Club of Taradale & Napier • ANZ Business Bank and EFTPOS • Archet• Bev McConnell • Beverley Wright • Bryan Curtis and Family • C. Alma Baker Trust • Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and Paper • Celia Laity & Kate Howard • Chemcouriers Auckland • Chemcouriers Ha• Daily Freight Christchurch • Daily Freight Wellington • Dame Kiri Te Kanawa • Daniel Grassam & Kate Yoxall • Dennis Page • Dianne Stokes • Dick & Mary Earle • Dunholme Book Club • EasternBeverages Ltd. • GE Finance & <strong>In</strong>surance • Genesis Energy • Glenda Neil • Golden Bay Cement • Goodman Property Services (NZ) Ltd. • Grant Samuel & Associates • Guy Malthus • Hamish & Abbyand Helena Dillon • Imerys Tableware New Zealand Limited • Impressions <strong>In</strong>ternational Ltd. • <strong>In</strong>dependent Freightliners Ltd • J N Williams Memorial Trust • J Nevett & Family • Jarvis Trading Ltd. •Kiwi Thistle Distributors Ltd. • KLC Limited • Kylie Jones Memorial • Larkin/Appleyard Family • Lesley Nesbit & Lois Newton • Lindsay & Bill Holmes • Lions Club of Bucklands Beach • Lizzie Coote •Gisborne • Mainfreight Hamilton • Mainfreight <strong>In</strong>ternational - Auckland • Mainfreight <strong>In</strong>ternational - Napier • Mainfreight <strong>In</strong>ternational - Tauranga • Mainfreight Limited - <strong>In</strong>vercargill • Mainfreight MeMalcove • Margaret Johnstone • Mark & Amy Ryburn • Methanex New Zealand Limited • Mike Garrett • Minnie Cooper • Moore Wilson & Co Ltd. • Mrs Mary Williamson • Napier Computers • NauLimited • Origin Energy Resources (Kupe) Ltd • Owens Metro • Owens Metro Owner Drivers • Owens Tankers • Owens Transport • P.J. Keenan • Paper Plus Matamata • Pat & Alan Wilkinson • Pear& Liz Stringer • Rose’s Book Club • Rotary Club of Auckland City Sunrise • Rotary Club of Avonhead • Rotary Club of Ellerslie Sunrise • Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay • Rotary Club of Havelock NoRotary 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 - Tony Caughley • RSNZ Limited • Shaun & Kristina Buckley • Simon Tyler, Jo Millar and Family • Spicers Paper • Springhill Charitable Trust & Frimley Foundation • St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri • Steven & Vicki GClarke Foundation • The Carson Family • The CH & AG Horrobin Family Trust • The David Levene Charitable Trust • The Harnett Family • The Hefford Family Trust • The Herdson Laing Family • The JThe Rachel McAlpine Trust • The Scott Family • The Smith Family • The Sproule & Nicholls Family • The Students of King’s College • The Sue Freitag and Barry Dent Charitable Trust • The Warehouse L& Andy Morris • Tracey-Lee Pettifer & Jonathan Clarke • U3A - Remuera • Urenui & District Lions Club • Walker & Hall Newmarket • Winslow Ltd. & Claas Harvest Centre Canterbury • Winstone PulGrantSchoointerv
clist • Richard Dryden, Classic Hits FM Manawatu • Matthew Faiumu Salapu, Musician • Christine Fernyhough, WriterLees, Newstalk ZB • Adrian Kirk, Juggler • Jacqui Knight, Author • Shona Laing, Musician • Sharleen Leaso, Niu FMgby • Grant Roa, Actor/Producer • Casey Robertson, Rugby • Joshua Robertson, Community Leader • Kate Robinson,Stephens, Touch • Aimee Sutorius, Rugby • Feana Tu’akoi, Writer • Linda Vagana, Netball • Joy Watson, Writer • Chrisson Show • Gem Knight, Longi “Ronnie” Taulafo and Adam Percival, What Now! • Helen and Henry Ngapo, Communityn Pryor, Matt Wallis and Jack Whetton, Northland Rugby • Will Johnston and Bridget Hastie, Classic Hits FM TaurangaStemher!Top 10 <strong>Books</strong>from Book Offer Three, <strong>2012</strong>What the kids chose13D2Hot34Sharks Poster Book:By Tammi Salzanoand Bill HendersonWheels:To the ExtremeBy Benjamin Harperand Ed WisinskiBakugan Vexos vs.Resistance GuidebookBy Tracey WestThe All New CaptainUnderpants Extra-Crunchy Book o’ Fun 2By Dav PilkeyJoshua Robertson stood out in Hi-Visorange at Te Pihipihinga Kakano Mai IRangiatea Kura Kaupapa Maori.Sponsor neededRoa enjoyed his time at Irongatel so much that he stayed on to tape aniew! School Sponsor: Lodge Frimley 359Jacqui Knight shared some of her wonderfullife stories with the happy kids at Te Kura oNga Iwi e Toru ki Taumarunui. Sponsor neededype Allen & Unwin • AT&T • Autex <strong>In</strong>dustries Ltd. • Axiam Plastics Ltd. • Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Ltd. • Betty Scullmilton • Christine Brook • Clayton & Hayes Unichem Pharmacy Ltd. • Coolpak Coolstores Ltd. • Daily Freight Auckland& Central Community Trust • Forsyth Barr • <strong>Four</strong> Winds Foundation • Frances Holden • Frankie & Phil Letford • FrucorFoote • Heather Owens & Nancie Plested • Helen Yensen • Hugh & Margaret Morrison • Humphry Rolleston • Ian HarveyJenny Gibbs & Family • John & Eleanor Gibb • Julia Davies • Katie Kempthorne Naturopathy • King Country Energy •Lodge Frimley 359 • Lollipops Educare • M & B House • Mainfreight Auckland • Mainfreight Christchurch • Mainfreighttro • Mainfreight Napier • Mainfreight Rotorua • Mainfreight Wellington • Mainfreight Whangarei • Malcolm & Gill Don •tilus Foundation • New World Warkworth • Nicci Best & Greg Bloomer • Nova Energy • NZ Bakels Ltd. • OCG Consultingson Education New Zealand • Pegasus Trust • Penguin <strong>Books</strong> NZ • Quentin Duff • Resolve Group Ltd. • Robbie Morrisonrth • Rotary Club of Maungaturoto • Rotary Club of Otaki • Rotary Club of Pakuranga • Rotary Club of Port Nicholson •B <strong>In</strong>vestments • Russell Group • RX Plastics Ltd. • Sandfield <strong>In</strong>formation Systems • Say It Communications • Scholasticinders • Sunrise Rotary Club of Tauranga • Tainui Lions • Tait Electronics • Te Kuta Station • Te Puni Kokiri • The Boydack Jeffs Charitable Trust • The Jones Family • The Lion Foundation • The Mainland Foundation • The Newman Family •ogistics Team - North Island • The Warehouse Logistics Team - South Island • TheOneRing.net • TR Group • Tracey Gieckp <strong>In</strong>ternational Ltd. • Yarrow South Charitable Trust • Year 9 Students of St Cuthbert’s College • Zonta Club of Whangarei56789TheaAngel Cat Sugar:A New FriendBy Ellie O’Ryan and Sachiho HinoTaylor Swift:Fearless StarBy Riley BrooksLego City: Catch thatCrook!By Michael Anthony Steeleand Sean WangGeronimo Stilton:The Karate MouseBy Geronimo StiltonStilton and theCherry Blossom AdventureBy Geronimo StiltonCreepella Von Cacklefur:10 The Thirteen GhostsBy Geronimo Stilton<strong>Duffy</strong>’s DiaryWhat’s coming up in 2013for <strong>Duffy</strong> schools28th January - <strong>Term</strong> One starts4th February - Book Offer 1 preview packsand brochures arrive5th February - KaH books and <strong>Duffy</strong> School Packs arrive15th February - Two free books if book orders arereturned to Scholastic18th February - <strong>Duffy</strong> books labels and Caught BeingGood certificates arrive19th February - Caught Being Good books arrive for<strong>Term</strong>s One and Two22nd February - Last day for Book Offer 1 orders to bereturned to Scholastic25th March - Call <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> today if you have notbeen advised of your Role Model assembly28th March - Book Offer 1 books arrive3rd April – 9th April - Book Offer 1 Role Modelassemblies19th April <strong>Term</strong> One endsAnd for early childhood centres onthe Ready 4 Reading programme27th March - <strong>In</strong>struction packs for Book Offer 1 arrive12th April - Last day for Book Offer 1 orders to bereturned to Wheelers <strong>Books</strong>6th May – 17th May - Book Offer 1 booksarrive for distributionNew SponsorsA special thanks goes out to new sponsors and thosesponsors rejoining the programme.H Auckland Fork Truck Hire sponsoringSir Keith Park SchoolH Bert and Diana Queenin sponsoringHoreke Primary SchoolH BSW Architects Ltd sponsoring Glen Eden PrimarySchool and Waterview Primary SchoolH Hamish Quinn and Sacha Hyde sponsoringKerepehi SchoolH Kelly Services NZ Ltd sponsoringBlaketown SchoolH Lollipops Educare sponsoring PukehamoamoaSchoolH Mainfreight Timaru sponsoring Oceanview HeightsSchoolH PR Partners sponsoring Mangere Bridge SchoolH Rachel McKenzie sponsoring St Patrick’s School(Waimate)H The <strong>2012</strong> Zofingen Literature Festivalsponsoring Maketu SchoolH The Robertson Foundation sponsoring KaeoPrimary School, Matauri Bay School, Raureka Schooland St Patrick’s School (Nightcaps)New <strong>Duffy</strong> SchoolsPlease welcome our newest <strong>Duffy</strong> schoolsjoining (or rejoining) the programme for 2013.H Aranui School (Christchurch)H Chapel Downs SchoolH Kaingaroa School (Chatham Islands)H Mayfair SchoolH Murupara Area SchoolH Pitt Island SchoolH Pukenui School (Kaitaia)H Tarawera High SchoolRead about it! December <strong>2012</strong>
Ready foranother yearof readingThe Ready for Reading (R4R) programme forearly childhood centres is growing in leaps andbounds and we’re looking forward to welcominga great new group of centres in 2013.A big welcome goes out to the new Ready for Readingcentres joining the programme for 2013.H ABC ClaudelandsH ABC MorrinsvilleH ABC Te RapaH Anchorage Park KindergartenH Birdwood KindergartenH Birkdale KindergartenH Bluff KindergartenH Colwill KindergartenH Fairfield KindergartenH Glenfield KindergartenH Glengarry KindergartenH Golden Sands Early Learning CentreH Green Bay KindergartenH Highland Park KindergartenH Lincoln North KindergartenH Massey PlaycentreH Mokopuna ki ClendonH Nature KidsH Ranui KindergartenH Rockdale Park KindergartenH Te Atatu Village KindergartenH Titahi Bay PlaycentreH Tokoroa Early Learning CentreH Wesley KindergartenH White Heron @ The BridgeH White Heron Learning Centre - ManurewaH White Heron Learning Centre - OtaraRecently, our established centres held somespecial events to celebrate their latestdelivery of books. Here are just a couple!High school kids lead the way<strong>In</strong> <strong>Term</strong> Three high school students returned to their oldprimary and intermediate schools to dispel some of themyths around what to expect when making the jump tosecondary school.The <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> School Leader assemblies allowed schools to invite twosenior high school students to speak about what to expect at high school, whatthey hope to achieve afterwards and how a love of books and reading can make allthe difference to children’s futures.We regularly send well-known role models to visit our 532 schools but havingspeakers closer to their own age helps to show children that the next step in theireducation doesn’t have to be a daunting one.Many of these senior students were past pupils of the schools they visit. Some stillhave brothers and sisters still at their old school and they also enjoy the chance toreconnect with their old teachers.Each <strong>Duffy</strong> school was given two books and two certificates to present to theSchool Leaders after their assembly. This year’s School Leaders chose fromPounamu Pounamu by Witi Ihimaera and The Silence Beyond – Selected Writingsby Michael King.Linda Vagana, is a strong believer in the initiative, “Sometimes high schoolstudents are able to reach kids involved in the programme in a different way to thesportspeople and celebrities that usually visit our schools. It’s a great opportunity forour kids to hear and share the aspirations of young people and leaders of their owncommunity,” she said.Bairds Kindergarten invited along their local librarianto read to the children while the teachers dressed upand organised a yummy sausage sizzle!Read about it! December <strong>2012</strong>Finlayson Park Childcare Centre is kindly sponsoredby Steve Gardiner and they also chose to invite theirlocal librarian along. It looks like the kids gave theirundivided attention!TOP LEFT: Brendon Thomson and Shontae Benefield of Wanganui College gavean inspiring talk to kids from Okoia School and were asked lots of questions. SchoolSponsor: The Jack Jeffs Charitable TrustTOP RIGHT: Elliot Clark and Tiana Turu proudly show off their books andcertificates after visiting Favona Primary School. School Sponsor: The Boyd ClarkeFoundationMIDDLE: It certainly looks like the kids from St Pius X Catholic School inHamilton enjoyed their visit from St John’s College and Hamilton Girls’ and Boys’High School students. Sponsor neededBOTTOM: There was a great turnout at Irongate School where students fromHastings Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools spoke about their achievements to date andtheir goals for their future. School Sponsor: Lodge Frimley 359
LettersDear <strong>Duffy</strong> TeamI am writing to tell you how much weappreciate all the books you donate to us.There are so many reasons why we appreciatethem.Firstly books give us lots of knowledge, theyhelp us learn and get ready for the future.Secondly books take us into another landand we can explore our minds and go onadventures.Lastly books cost lots of money and lots ofkiwi kids don’t always have money to just goand buy lots of books and if you didn’t giveus books we wouldn’t know how to readbecause we wouldn’t have books to practice.Everyone appreciates what the team havedone for us and we will read our hearts away.Thank you for all the books you give us.From GraceCarlton SchoolSponsor neededTena koe JacquiThese three performers were absolutelyAMAZING. Every year <strong>Duffy</strong> provides ourenthusiastic readers with these wonderfulshows that just re-ignite the flame of reading.Our tamariki were so impressed that we havea few who would like to do what they do. Ourstrategic plan for 2013 is to develop the innerperformer within all our tamariki as they arenatural kapa haka kids. I had to leave early butdidn’t want to. So impressed. Please pass onthe ‘thank yous’ from all of us here at Te KuraKaupapa Maori o Waioweka.Anita KureiTumuakiTe Kura Kaupapa Maori o WaiowekaSchool Sponsor: Guy MalthusOn behalf of Puketapu SchoolI would like to say a bigthank you for sending the<strong>Duffy</strong> Theatre to visit ourschool. It was an awesome show and all thechildren enjoyed it.There will be lots of class discussion going on.From what I have heard already, the youngerchildren have got their favourite characters.Scruffy and <strong>Duffy</strong> top the list.Once again, many thanks for the show.All the best,JayPuketapu SchoolSponsor neededToday I got a <strong>Duffy</strong> book at assembly.My book is called Super Fly Guy. I got mybook for sharing my reading with great joy.I really like my <strong>Duffy</strong> book.Thank you <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong>.MichaelNew Brighton Catholic SchoolSponsor neededDear <strong>Duffy</strong> TheatreIt was so nice of you to show us yourwonderful performance at Viscount School.The funniest part was when Scruffy waschasing Marvel around like a rugby ball.My favourite character was Marvel because Ilike her dress. Something new I learned is howthey go to the toilet in space. The best book inthe world is Mutt Dog because I like how theauthor illustrates the book.From SixtaViscount SchoolSchool Sponsor: Mainfreight Limited -AucklandTHANK YOUTO ALL OUR MAJOR SPONSORSThe Sue Freitagand Barry DentCharitable Trustthank you to all oursponsors and supportersIt costs approximately $50 per annum to provide each child in a <strong>Duffy</strong> school with all theservices the <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> programme offers. ANY contribution is gratefully accepted.Remember, you can now donate online atwww.booksinhomes.org.nz or www.helpduffy.co.nzName (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms):Postal address for receipt:Donations can be sent to:<strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong>, PO Box 28-849,Remuera, Auckland 1541. Phone 09-259 5690Credit Card type:Visa AMEX Diners MastercardCredit Card Number:Expiry date:Cardholder’s name:Cardholder’s signature:I would like to contribute :$ Cheque Credit CardPlease send me information on how I can make aregular donation by automatic payment.The <strong>Duffy</strong> <strong>Books</strong> in <strong>Homes</strong> newsletter is published by The Alan Duff Charitable Foundation, PO Box 28-849, Remuera, Auckland 1541, New Zealand.All material in ‘Read About It!’ can be reprinted provided the source is acknowledged.