BOOK WEEK - Term Two - Visiting Author - Maria Gill on the 23rd June 2014 and Darryl Torckler on 24th June 2015

Maria Gill

Favona Primary School students and teachers had the privilege of having Maria Gill come and visit on the 23rd June 2014 through 'Writers in Schools' - New Zealand Book Council.

Maria is an author. She presented a slideshow of her story and how she got into writing. She read a few stories to student 'The call of the Kokako' and 'The last of the Maui's dolphin. The students really enjoyed interacting with her props as she read the stories.

Darryl Torckler

Favona Primary School students and teachers had the privilege of having Darryl Torckler come and visit on the 24th June 2015 through 'Writers in Schools'  -- New Zealand Book Council.

Darryl is an underwater photographer and came to talk to students about his ideas for his images in books which he photographed and how important reading was. He showed students his underwater camera, which the students really enjoyed. His Powerpoint presentation was in awe of the students. Junior students enjoyed participating with the felt board by putting sea life onto it.