Some recent letters we've received

Hi Jacqui

Thank you for the email, we are humbled by the messages of support we have received and the kind wishes from people who have stayed with us over many years.

Christchurch has been devastated by this latest earthquake, the loss of life is unprecedented by Canterbury standards.  I think the death toll has now exceeded 75 people, it's very sad.  It will take a long time to put things right, but we are a hardy bunch of people and refuse to be beaten.

50% of Christchurch is still without electricity and some suburbs are under water/sludge.  We are fortunate at the motel to have been able to remain operational (despite no electricity for 8 hours) although there are some serious sanitation issues that affect us all.  We are dealing with cancellations and almost immediate new bookings by the minute – a TV Crew from Australia's Channel 7 are here with us as well as a Japanese film crew, EQC inspectors, Property Management Staff from ANZ and several displaced Christchurch families.  We have them all, and will continue to work to keep these people as safe and as comfortable as possible, despite the regular tremors.

Thank you again for thinking of us, your kind sentiments help to give us strength.

Regards

Sue & Steve Peters

Ashleigh Court Motel

Dear Phil

Thank you so much for arranging for Duffy Theatre to visit Kidz First Children’s Hospital.

The show was outstanding, energetic and totally engaged the young patients and hospital staff.  The cast also had to work in an extremely challenging setting and were highly professional.

It was wonderful to see the children have such an enjoyable time and I am sure the laughter helped their recovery.

I look forward to working with Duffy Books in Homes again.

Kind regards

Jackie Russell

Media and public relations officer

South Auckland Health Foundation

Dear Books in Homes Team

Your wonderful programme continues to inspire and support our children.  Books in Homes means a lot to us and our school community.  It is a part of the culture of Glendene School now and plays a very important part in the literacy of our students.

Thank you very much

Robyn Dunseath

Principal

Glendene School

School Sponsor: Owens Transport

Dear Books in Homes Team

A huge thank you for sponsoring our school in the Books in Homes programme.  We all love being involved and it’s really exciting when the books arrive.  We would also like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.

Thanks again for your support.  We really appreciate it.

Regards

The Staff and Children of St Joseph’s School Paeroa

Sponsor needed

Dear Sir/s

Thank you for all the amazing Duffy books you have given to our school.  If it wasn’t for those books and all of you then we wouldn’t be able to learn and live our dreams.  I have a lot of books to read now that you have given me some.  I read to my little cousin.  I still enjoy the books that I got when I was little.  Thanks for all the books you have given me.  Hope you have a good Christmas holiday.

Allyson

Maraeroa School

School Sponsor: The Jack Jeffs Charitable Trust

Dear Duffy Books Team

As our second year as Duffy School draws to a close, I wish to send a very special ‘thank you’ to the Scholastic team for helping to make my job as Duffy Books co-ordinator so easy.

Your efficient systems and helpful staff have ensured that Duffy Books have been a highlight in our school programme again this year!

Our Role Model Assemblies and weekly ‘Caught Being Good’ awards are eagerly looked forward to.  Sara-Jane Elika and Lorelle McNaughton were fabulous role models.  Each week we have 23 very proud children who take home a Caught Being Good book and certificate.  The $5.00 Parent Offer was a hit again this year.  Our children who have younger siblings really enjoy choosing a book for their brother or sister.

Thank you for the monthly updates, newsletters, special offers and the special treats such as the opportunity to take children and caregivers to the Storylines festival.

Best wishes for a great Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

I look forward to working with your team again next year.

Kind regards

Barbara Brodien

Manurewa Central School

Sponsor needed