"Today, a small group of senior students - Liai, Claudia, Maia, Alice, Katie, Rupert, Blair, Sophie M, Kezia and Lynda, went to The National Library to celebrate reading. We were joined by the astonishing prime minister Jacinda Arden, Bill McNaught the National Librarian and Tracy Martin the Minister of Internal Affairs. It started off with some amazing books being displayed then we were soon seated and the event began. We started with a karakia then we were welcomed by Mr. McNaught and he said his speech. Next, we had Tracey Martin, some students from Huntley College and some other schools and Jacinda who said their speeches. But what really inspired me was the speech from the student from Huntly College who said that reading was his armor because reading is a safe place and a distraction. All of the speeches were spectacular and inspired me alot. When we got around to Jacinda's speech, she made an amazing announcement about appointing a “Reading Ambassador.” After we got something to eat and drink."

Liai and Claudia