WRITE ON
SATURDAYS
Our classes run from
10am-12 noon on Saturdays at ARA city campus or online from anywhere.
In our WRITE ON Saturday classes, we encourage students to explore new genres and forms, share work with their peers, and develop a self-confident approach to their writing. We create a supportive community of writers.
Our WRITE ON Saturday Classes, based in ÅŒtautahi 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.
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, online or through competitions.
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We also offer 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. More Info About Our Online Class.
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Please note: We work to extend and enrich each child's writing experiences. We do not teach a beginner programme and it is best if children have at least one year of English speaking, reading and writing experience prior to joining our classes.
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2026 classes are now open for bookings.
2026 Term Dates​​
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Term 1 2026 Fee $198.00
Feb 14, 21, 28
Mar 07, 14, 21, 28
Term 2 2026 Fee $227.00
May 02, 09, 16, 23
Jun 06, 13, 20, 27
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​Term 3 2026 Fee $255.00
Jul 25
Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Sep 05, 12, 19
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​Term 4 2026 Fee $198.00
Oct 17, 31
Nov 07, 21, 28
Dec 05, 12
​​​​​Please note that the term fees include an admin/materials fee that is only charged once per family. Subsequent siblings are charged less per session. Fees are inclusive of GST.
LOCATION OF CLASSES
ARA City Campus - E Block
access via parking space on the corner of Moorhouse Ave and Barbadoes Street.
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ONLINE- join us from your place via ZOOM. For those over 12 who want to be part of a
community of writers.
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We are very grateful for the ongoing support we receive from ARA Institute.
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