News about the School and its pupils
Check here regularly for news items of interest from the School for Young Writers
“Re-Draft is what keeps me writing …”One of New Zealand’s top teenage writers won a national title at the end of 2009. Rosie Bolderston, an entrant in the School for Young Writers ... |
Korean student succeeds in international competitionIn 2009 Ben Lee, a Korean student from the Australian National University, won a place in Fishing for Birds, the ninth book in the Re-Draft ... |
Does creative life end at 20?
Of course it doesn’t, but emerging writers often express sadness at leaving the teenage years and becoming too old to enter ... |
From reading Write On to writing for Write On
From as far back as I can remember I have wanted to write. Last year my Aunty sent me a copy of Write On magazine because ... |
“Shreya’s Story”
I have loved writing ever since I could hold a pencil properly. Books, books, books were all that mattered when I was five. I read ... |
Re-Draft Creates FriendshipsIt was on the very first day at Weir House that I ran into Etta. ... |
'Taking Flight' - A radio play
This is a short play written by the primary school-age class at the School for Young Writers.
The play is about a girl ... |
Radio Play - 'Capsizing Lesson'
This radio play is a combined effort by members of the primary and intermediate Saturday morning groups in Christchurch. Follow the link ... |
Year-end function 2012James Norcliffe presents his book, 'Packing a Bag for Mars'. ... |
Young Writers in The PressThree pupils from Chisnallwood Intermediate read their poems about the ChCh school closures. ... |
Have you ever wondered where your creative writing skills will take you? Take a look at this...Matt Powell, Playwrite and School for Young Writers Tutor ... |