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Read about it! November 2008From the OfficeKia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, NisaBula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha Ni, Namaste,Annyong, Warm greetings, to all Duffy Booksin Homes schools, sponsors, Role Models andsupporters,The 2008-2013 Duffy Books in Homes strategy hasbeen the catalyst for some exciting projects this year.The Ready for Reading (R4R) programme in earlychildhood centres officially launched nationwide, ourvery first annual appeal in partnership with Whitcoullstook place in September and our new look interactivewebsite is due to go live on November 4. Some ofthese activities you can read about in this newsletter.Duffy Books in Homes is certainly spreadingthroughout the country with just over 40 new schoolsalready signed up to start in 2009. As a result morechildren and families throughout New Zealand canexperience and enjoy the benefits of Duffy books.As this is the last newsletter for 2008 I would like toacknowledge and thank all who have contributed tomaking this year another great success. Many thanksto Rob Southam and team at Scholastic NZ Ltd., PamCarter and the Penguin Group team and Trish and Pauldu Temple from Wheelers Books. Thank you for sharingour vision to inspire a love of reading in Duffy childrenand their families. This of course, has only been madepossible through the continuous commitment of ourschools, and the wonderful generosity of our sponsorsand supporters. Thank you so much for your ongoingsupport and enthusiasm this year.To our fantastic Role Models who have given their timethroughout the year – thank you for your great stories,forever keeping Duffy children excited about reading.Thanks also to our talented actors who performed‘Duffy’s Time Travel Adventure’ to our schools this year.Once again, thank you Lee Kretschmar for yourcreative design, and Fred Soar and the printing crew atSoar Printing. Many thanks also to our vehicle suppliersFleetpartners and Orix NZ. Also, to Mainfreight Ltd. –our offices are great and we appreciate the Mainfreighthospitality and generosity - thank you.Lastly, thank you to the Duffy Books in Homes teamand the Alan Duff Charitable Foundation Board ofTrustees for a great year. We’re looking forwardto what 2009 will bring.Wishing you all a fun and festiveseason leading into 2009!Linda VaganaGENERAL MANAGERBasketballer Adrian Boyd was popularwith teachers and children alike atGate Pa School in Tauranga.School Sponsor: Rotary Club of TaurangaMary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton-Joneskept the kids and teachers of Manaia Schoolin Taranaki engrossed in a world of stories.School Sponsors: David and Brigid WillisChampionSevens playerDJ Forbes withsome of thelucky kids fromTuakau PrimarySchool.Sponsor neededRoleThe final BooreceiveBlack Fern rugby player AimeeSutorius with the smiling faceof St Bernadette’s School inWellington.School Sponsor: Norm HewittMusician Celia Stewathe kids of Addingtowith her flute.School Sponsor:Agility Logistics Ltd.The boys from North HaRugby were a great hitHarbour School.School Sponsor: ScholasROLE MODELS: Jeremy Aldworth, Rugby • Barbara Algie, WrCarter, Musician • Bevan Chapman, Radio • Jackie Clarke, S• DJ Forbes, Rugby • Jan Maree Franicevic, Comedian • AnSurf Lifesaving • Ryan Inglis, TV Production • Jenn James,• Scott Leighton, Rugby • Cushla Lichtwark, Netball • Vicki LiNetball • Amigene Metcalf, Netball • Elizabeth Miller, StorytelleRugby • Katie Pocock, Kayaker • Francois Prinsloo, Rugby • ETe Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, Netball • Cheryl Smith, Rugby • NTu’akoi, Writer • Isaiah Tuifua, Rugby • Linda Vagana, Netball •Hits FM, Dunedin • Classic Hits FM, Gisborne • Bertie Budgie,

Model Assembliesok Offer of 2008 saw 92,678 Duffy kids throughout New Zealand eachtwo free books kindly donated by their schools and sponsors.Surfing legend Daniel Kereopa encouraged the kids at St Anthony’s CatholiSchool in Huntly to follow their dreaSchool Sponsor: WhitcoullseesIllustrator and actor Johnny Angel Laulu is lost in a sea of blue atTe Kura Kaupapa Maori O Te Waiu O Ngati Porou in Ruatoria.School Sponsor: J N Williams Memorial Trustart enthralson SchoolDancer Allister Salaivao gets set to entethe kids at Coromandel Area School withamazing moves. Sponsor neededarbourt at Weststic NZ Ltd.Writer ElizabethPulford enjoyed awarm welcomeat OamaruIntermediateSchool.Sponsor neededChampion rower Mahe Dhis hard fought BronzeOlympics to show to tPrimary School in HamSponsor neededriter • Kristina Anglem, Adventure Racer/Kayaker • Keith Austen, Writer • Aaron Bancroft, Rugby • Kingi Biddle, Radio • NgaSinger/Songwriter • Monalisa Codling, Rugby • Tamati Coffey, TV Presenter • Lesley Dowding, Storyteller • Mahe Drysdale,ndrew Gardiner, Police • Te Maari Gardiner-Ngata, Writer • Matt Gibb, TV Presenter • Leigh Gibbs, Netball • Angela GordonRugby • Michael Joyce, Author/Gardener • Ross Kennedy, Rugby • Daniel Kereopa, Surfer • Iliesa Keresoni, Rugby • Min, TV Presenter • Greg Lincoln, Radio • Jason Macdonald, Rugby • Beth Mallard, Rugby • Linzi Malley, Motorsport • Tanyaer • Helen Moananu, Musician • Thom Murphy, Dancer • Vicki Murray, Waka Ama • Juliana Naoupu, Netball • Tawera NikauElizabeth Pulford, Writer/Illustrator • Niva Retimanu, Radio • Grant Roa, Actor • Ross Robertson, MP • Sean Romans, Rugby •Neil Sorensen, Rugby • Celia Stewart, Musician • Aimee Sutorius, Rugby • Teresa Te Tamaki, Rugby • Jay Te Wake, Dancer •• Neil Waka, TV Presenter • Bryan Ward and Bobby, Police • Joy Watson, Writer • Sharon Whillis, Writer • Shannon Willoughby, Classic Hits FM, Invercargill • Eagle Helicopter • More FM Whangarei • North Harbour Rugby Union • Northland Rugby Union

.aineTop 10 Booksfrom Book Offer Three, 20081 I Spy: School Daysby Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo2 Care Bears: What I Love Bestby Jenny McPerson and Nick Roberts3 Scooby Doo: Spooky Sports Dayby Erin Soderberg and Duendes del Sur4 True or False: Baby Animalsby Melvin and Gilda Berger5 CatKid: I’m No Fraidy Cat!by Brian James and Ned Woodman6 The Adventures of Captain Underpantsby Dav Pilkey7 Clifford: The Little Red Sledby Tisha Hamilton and Steve Hoefele8 Thunder and Lightningby Wendy Pfeffer9 Geronimo Stilton: All Because of a Cup ofCoffee by Geronimo Stilton1 0 World of Wishes: Ballerina Wishesby Carol Barton‘Whatthe kidschose’Caught Being aGood DadCaring dads who get involved with their children’sreading were rewarded on September 5 with a greatKiwi read of their own to enjoy.500 Duffy schools held special Caught Being a Good Dad assembliesto recognise that dads have a huge influence on the reading habits oftheir kids.This year, schools picked one special dad or father figure andhonoured them with a certificate and book presented at a schoolassembly.This year’s award, sponsored by Duffy Books in Homes, was What aRide Mate! The Life and Times of the Mad Butcher by Peter Leitch(a.k.a. The Mad Butcher) and Phil Gifford.Schools chose their dad in many different ways. Some held storywriting competitions while others put it to a school-wide vote.Matua Tony was the proudrecipient of the award atKohukohu School.School Sponsor: John andEleanor GibbRon Bird’s sons Joshua andTairyn MacDonald enjoyedthe opportunity to recognisetheir dad at Ebbett ParkSchool.School Sponsor: SpringhillCharitable Trust and FrimleyFoundationsdale brought alongedal from the Beijingkids at Fairfieldon.Darien, Ridwan and Darran werethe luck winners of the LuckyGolden tickets when Feana Tu’akoivisited Melville School in Hamilton.School Sponsor: Scholastic NZ Ltd.Mr Motu’apuaka, picturedat Sylvia Park School withhis boys Tuitu’u, Georgeand Jason was a proud dadon his special day. Sadly,Mr Motu’apuaka passedaway soon afterwards. Ourcondolences go out to all hisfamily.School Sponsors: RotaryClub of Penrose Inc. andImpressions International Ltd.Bidois, Motivational Speaker • Adrian Boyd, Basketball • Deborah Burnside Writer • Kasina Campbell, Dancer • Breconwer • Tara Drysdale, Hockey • Sara Jane Elika, Singer • Robynleigh Emery, TV Presenter • Kallista Field, EquestrianRadio • Victoria Grant, Rugby • Trevor Hill, Radio • Charlie Howe, Soccer • James Hutana, Rugby • Cory Hutchings,y Kippenberger and Peter Charlton-Jones, Storyteller and Musician • Ili Kolo’ofai, Rugby • Johnny Angel Laulu, Artistd Pos Mavaega, Musician • Trevor McCoid, Inventor • John McDowell, Radio • Alistair McIntyre, Writer • Bernice Mene,Rugby League • Henare O’Keefe, Entertainer • Farah Palmer, Rugby • Charlie Panapa, TV Presenter • Baydon Phillips,erena Rongonui, TV Presenter • Tumehe Rongonui, TV Presenter • Crystal Sadgrove, Radio • Allister Salaivao, Dancer •endy Telfer, Netball • Piki Thomas, Firefighter • Anika Tiplady, Army/Rugby • Maia Tua-Davidson, Rugby League • Feanaugby • Jacque Wilton, Marineland • Selica Winiata, Rugby/Police • Bella the Dog and Henny Penny the Chicken, ClassicOtago Rugby Union • Poverty Bay Rugby Union • River City FM • Taranaki Rugby Union • The Warriors • What NOW!Read about it! November 2008

Read about it! November 2008Duffy’s DiaryWhat’s coming up in 2008for Duffy Schools3rd November ...$5 Parent Offerforms arrive13th November Last day for $5Parent Offer ordersto be returned toScholastic14th November Caught Being aGood Grandparentassembly1st – 5th DecemberMainfreight Awardfor Excellence inAttitude at end ofyear assemblies8th December ....$5 Parent Offerorders arrive19th December Term Four endsAnd in 200927th January ....Term One starts2nd February ....Kids at Homebooks arrive5th February .....Book Offer Onepreview packs andbrochures arrive13th February ...TWO FREE booksfor schools ifOffer One ordersare returned toScholastic by today16th February ...Duffy book labelsand Caught BeingGood certificatesarrive17th February ...Caught Being Goodbooks arrive forTerms One and Two20th February ...LAST DAY for BookOffer One ordersto be returned toScholasticNewSponsorsWe’re thrilled to welcome all our newsponsors on board!• The Good Neighbour Trustsponsoring: Wiri Central SchoolSchool Leader AssemblyDuffy kids are often told by adults aboutthe benefits of books and reading. However,the message is well and truly brought home whenthey hear from other kids.Friday, August 15th, saw Duffy schools around thecountry inviting senior high school students to speakto their children about their love of reading, favouritebooks and where reading will take them once theyhave finished school.Two secondary school students visited each schooland were the focus of a special assembly at whichthey spoke to Duffy kids about where reading hadtaken them. Duffy Books in Homes thanked eachSchool Leader with a copy of Sir Edmund Hillary:An Extraordinary Life by Alexa Johnston.FROM THE TOP:Alannah Marshall and Cherie Kerehi Douglas – bothex-pupils of Wairoa Primary School made sure thatthe kids go the message that READING IS COOL!School Sponsor: Mainfreight International Ltd.Emma Brown and Mama Tairae of Tamaki Collegeenjoyed passing on the reading message to the kidsat Pt England School.School Sponsor: Lions Club of Bucklands BeachCashmere High School’s Jack Burgess and Sarah-Jane McGill answered lots of questions from the kidsat Addington School in Christchurch.School Sponsor: Agility Logistics Ltd.Nicole Horsford, Head Girl at Birkenhead College andformer Beach Haven School pupil spoke to the kidsabout her love of reading and how it helped her toachieve. Sponsor neededWhere do all those Duffybooks come from?Lois Hughes with one of thehundreds of boxes of Duffy booksshe takes care of each year.The dedicated team at Scholastic have ahuge job three times a year making sure thatDuffy kids around the country receive theright books on time, every time.One of these team members is Lois Hughes, betterknown at Scholastic as the ‘Duffy Queen’. Lois hasbeen in charge of making sure that boxes are correctlypacked and sent to Duffy schools since the programmestarted in 1995.“Back then there were just two of us and we chose thebooks that were sent out to the schools,” says Lois.Now Lois works with a team of up to 12 people duringbusy times and instead of packing books of theirchoice into the distinctive Scholastic boxes they nowhave to make sure that class order forms correspondwith the contents of each box.“For a large school with 30 classes or more it can takeone person a whole day just to get the boxes packed,”she says.One of the biggest challenges ever faced by the team was when they realised that the 3Dglasses hadn’t been included with the books that arrived from the printer. After a worldwidesearch they finally tracked down a supply which was rushed to the packing tables all theway from New York!Lois also gets the opportunity to attend Role Model assemblies at the schools sponsored byScholastic and feels that it makes the job she does all the more relevant.“You even get to recognise teachers’ names on the class order forms and it’s great to seethat they are still teaching after all these years.”

LettersDear Mr MacThank-you for coming to my school and giving aspeech about your book and how important it isto read. I really appreciated the time you took tospend some of the day with my school.I learnt that if people or your boss gives youinstructions and say them really quickly, that youshould ask them to repeat what they just said,but say it a bit slower.I also learnt that it takes a long time to write abook, and illustrate it. I enjoyed reading Dougthe Digger.Yours sincerelyAmber SuttonPaparoa Range SchoolSchool Sponsor: Te Puni KokiriDear Jan MareeYou are very funny and exciting. I wish you werea teacher here at Strathmore School becauseyou are very special. One day I wish I can belike you because I like telling jokes too.My favourite part was the cow joke – it washilarious. Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?Because he didn’t have the guts!Many thanksJakeStrathmore SchoolSchool Sponsor:Carter Holt Harvey Pulp and PaperDear friends at the Duffy OfficeThank you for giving me and the school freebooks. I really appreciate it and I hope you keepit up. You are doing an awesome job.The books you choose are interesting andexciting. Our school thinks you are so cool.My two favourite books are ‘Baby Animals’ and‘Thunder and Lightning’Yours trulyOliviaRiccarton Primary SchoolSchool Sponsor: WhitcoullsSDear KasinaThank you for giving our books to us at thepowhiri. Thank you for coming to Glen InnesPrimary. We really appreciated it. I turned off theTV and read my books to my Mum and Dad.Chloe, Glen Innes Primary SchoolSchool Sponsor: GE Finance and InsuranceTo the Duffy Books in Homes TeamA big thank you for your continued support byway of free books for all our children.We had a fun assembly with our Duffy BooksHERO Adrian ‘Showtime’ Boyd earlier thisweek. The children and staff were thoroughlyentertained by him.We really appreciate the time and efforteveryone puts into the running of this specialprogramme.Thanks again from all of usSt Joseph’s School PaeroaSchool Sponsor: MS Security Ltd.Allister was a wonderful Role Model for ourstudents. He spoke with humour and providedus with a bit of drama and laughter. He hasbattled the odds, and beginning with breakdancing on the streets of South Auckland hepersevered to make his dream of dancingfulltime come true. This was inspiring forCoromandel students. He and his dance crewshave won silver and gold medals dancing in theUnited States and Europe. Allister mentionedthe three key points which help him to achievehis goals and gave us moves to express them.They are - Focus; Never Give Up and Believe.We have a lot of children and young people whoattend this school who are passionate aboutdance.Allister gave us three separate assemblies inthe Library as the hall was out of action for ourCareers Expo. We had students from year 1through to year 10 who came in three groups.Everyone loved the live demos Allister gave us,including popping, extraordinary cartwheels andsome break dancing.Helen Thatcher, Coromandel Area SchoolSponsor neededTHANK YOUTO ALL OUR MAJOR SPONSORSthank you to all oursponsors and supportersIt costs approximately $50 per annum to provide each child in a Duffy school with all theservices the Duffy Books in Homes programme offers. ANY contribution is gratefully accepted."Remember, you can now donate online atwww.booksinhomes.org.nz or www.helpduffy.co.nzName (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms):Postal address for receipt:Donations can be sent to:Duffy Books in Homes, PO Box 28-849,Remuera, Auckland 1541. Phone 09-259 5690Credit Card type:Visa AMEX Diners MastercardCredit Card Number:Expiry date:Cardholder’s name:Cardholder’s signature:I would like to contribute :$ Cheque Credit CardPlease send me information on how I can make aregular donation by automatic payment.The Duffy Books in Homes 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.