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A Skylark Sings
In 2019 had the privilege of editing Norma Pretscherer’s recently published memoir, ‘A Skylark Sings’. Co-written with Karen Jarvis, this delightful book is guaranteed to entertain. Contact Maria de Jong at Life Stories NZ to obtain a copy. Synopsis Norma … Continue reading
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More Drama Less Hassle
By Susan Battye Imagine a school system where students are engaged in learning most of the time because of one thing – a philosophical change from a rigid approach to subject delivery to one where self-expression and creativity through the … Continue reading
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Susan Battye’s Short Story Award
At an event held in Nelson on 8 May 2016 Drama Magic’s managing director and writer, Susan Battye was awarded third place in the Top of the South, New Zealand Society of Authors short story competition for her story, Mocked. The 2016 … Continue reading
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Sir Ed You’re a Legend a Hit in Wellywood
Regarding their recent production of Sir Ed You’re a Legend written by Susan Battye with music by Trevor Thwaites, the principal of Wellington’s Kelburn Normal Primary School , Andrew McFarlane wrote: Our Year 5 & 6 syndicate was the team … Continue reading
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Tagged Integrated Learning, Literacy, Primary Drama
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Cup Magic – Essential Reading
Scholastic New Zealand is featuring Susan Battye’s Cup Magic – My New Zealand Story novel on its School Essentials website. The book has also been listed in the Teacher’s Bookshelf brochure and is proving popular at Scholastic book fairs. Thanks … Continue reading
Report on Eleanor Catton in Hokitika
Eleanor Catton, author of the Man Booker Prize winning novel, The Luminaries, appeared in Hokitika on Thursday 13 March for a special one-off event. A long time West Coast supporter and former Greymouth High School teacher, Susan Battye of Drama … Continue reading
Stage Set and Props Supply to New Zealand schools
Drama Magic Ltd is now able to offer a no obligation free quote for the build and supply of the following stage set items. 1) Free standing stage door (with side or reverse bracing) 2) Free standing stage window 3) … Continue reading
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Tagged Drama Resources, Junior Secondary Drama, Senior Secondary Drama, Stage sets
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ESA Study Guide: Level 3 Drama
Susan Battye of Drama Magic is one of the contributors to this recently published book. ESA Publications (NZ) Ltd 2014. ISBN 978-927194-70-6 Authors: Jacqueline Hood, Jane Luton and Marty Watson with Susan Battye and Anton Bentley The Level 3 Drama … Continue reading
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Tagged Drama Resources, Mantle of the Expert, Senior Secondary Drama
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The Treaty in Action – Nga Mahi Tiriti
Drama Magic Ltd is proud to announce the publication of this book which is aimed at Social Studies and Te Reo Maori students in upper primary and junior secondary school. The authors, Susan Battye and Kiri Waitai are grateful for … Continue reading
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Powhiri in Action – He Kete O Te Reo Powhiri
We note that Wintec in Hamilton has included the book written by Susan Battye and Kiri Waitai on its recommended Year One reading list for the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). Powhiri in Action – He Kete O Te Reo Powhiri is … Continue reading
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