Book Week in Nelson

Mainly through the efforts of Miss S. Morgan, of the Nelson Country Library Service, "Book Week" in Nelson departed radically from the accepted and usual project. Miss Morgan organised a "book project week" in which projects, school and individual, were based on books the children borrowed from the library during the year. It was the first such project held in New Zealand and was an outstanding success.

Michael Barrett (Appleby) was completely absorbed in a book when we stole up behind him.

Three more who were more interested in reading than watching us: Suzanne Vollmer, Barbara Hepburn and Marion Fraser, all of Appleby.

A general view of the exhibition in Marsden Hall

The only criticism that could be voiced, was of the apathetical approach of teachers and many parents towards the exhibition. Only a mere handful of teachers was present for the opening, and very few parents showed any interest in an exhibition designed to aid the education of their children.