Hawkes Bay Events

  • Past Events

  • Wed 18th Mar 2020

    Katie Lumsden – Supporting children with dyslexia

    Katie will share specific ways that public libraries can help children with dyslexia and how their families can identify books worth trying so that they too can become a reader. The introduction will be based on scientific research and personal insights. It will cover: An introduction to dyslexia and how…

  • Wed 16th Oct 2019

    The Reading Book Launch Workshop – Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey

    This workshop introduces Sheena and Louise’s new book. The Reading Book aims to support teachers to plan a balanced reading programme that is engaging for students and realistic for teachers. It presents research-based ideas, activities and support material to translate theory into classroom practice. The workshop will cover: A review…

  • Thu 2nd May 2019 — Wed 16th Oct 2019

    HBLA Events 2019

    We are proud to be able to offer affordable high-quality Literacy Professional Development in Hawke's Bay. Please keep an eye out closer to the time for the registration forms.

  • Sat 3rd Aug 2019

    Heather McQuillan – ‘I’ve got nothing much to write about ….’

    For a long time, Heather McQuillan was a teacher who wrote, now she is a writer who teaches. Through her work as Director at The School for Young Writers in Christchurch, she works with hundreds of young writers, every year and also helps teachers to develop their understanding of the…

  • Thu 20th Jun 2019

    Teaching and Learning Literacy for the 22nd Century and Beyond – Juliet Revell & Toni Westcott

    Check out the new digital curriculum and how to encourage our students to be digitally literate. Bring your own device!

  • Thu 2nd May 2019

    The Dynamic Duo – Gemma Gardiner and Natasha Jacobs

    A workshop with hands-on practical ideas to engage and motivate your students in writing… - How to engage and hook boys into writing - Spelling – motivate your students to be curious about English