WRITE ON
SATURDAYS
Classes 10:00-12:00
Saturdays
Ara, Christchurch
or
Online
In our WRITE ON saturdayS classes we encourage students to explore new genres and forms, share work with their peers, and develop a self-conFIdent approach to their writing.
Our WRITE ON Saturday Classes, based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, are for writers ages 7 to 19 who love to write. Classes are small and are led by tutors who are experienced writers and specialist teachers.
We are a supportive and welcoming community of writers.
Programmes suited to the age and ability level of each group provide an enjoyable variety of writing challenges as well as the chance for writers to pursue their own projects.
Students are provided with great writing prompts, 1:1 mentoring and redrafting support – with the motivation of possible publication in Write On Magazine.
Please note: at this stage we are not offering a remedial English programme.
NEW for 2022: We are moving to Ara. The best access to our rooms is from the parking area on the corner of Moorhouse Ave and Barbadoes Street. We will supply a map and full details before classes start.
NEW for 2022: To ensure access to a community of writers, we will also be offering WRITE ON SATURDAY ONLINE classes for writers over 12 years old. This means you can join us from around the country and experience what Write On has to offer. FIND OUT MORE HERE
2022
BOOKINGS
below
WHAT OUR YOUNG WRITERS SAY
“Every week, I get to spend time with like-minded people. School for Young Writers is a place where you can express yourself through both your writing and the discussion that follows, where there is no fear of judgement.”
XAVIER, 16
“I like coming here because I get FREEDOM to write for a whole blooming TWO HOURS instead of being told what to do for only one.” OLIVIA, 9
“I love the variety of topics and themes, all the nice people you meet, and all the teachers are super nice. It has improved my writing skills immensely”
ISLA, 14
“I’ve enjoyed having a set time to write every week. No matter how busy I get, I always get to write and share my writing with other people who want to be there.”
DERRIN, 15
2022 BOOKINGS
OPEN NOW!
2022 DATES
Term 1: 9 sessions
Fee: $185
Feb 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9
Term 2: 7 sessions
Fee: $145
May 7, 14, 21, 28
No session June 4: Queens Birthday Weekend
June 11, 18
No session June 25: Matariki Weekend
July 2
Term 3: 9 sessions
Fee: tbc
July 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Term 4: 5 sessions
Fee: tbc
No session Oct 22 Labour Weekend
October 29
November 5,
No session Nov 11: Show Weekend
Nov 19, 26
Dec 3, 10
LOCATION OF CLASSES
ARA
E Block
access via parking space on the corner of Moorhouse Ave and Barbadoes Street
We will supply maps.
ONLINE- join us from your place via ZOOM. For those over 12 who want to be part of a community of writers.