WriteOn Competition Success at St James’ Primary, Yamba

As part of St James' Primary School, Yamba, High Potential Learners program, three students were selected to participate in the NSW 2021 WriteOn writing competition for students from Years 1 to 6. (15 November 2021)

Congratulations to St James' Primary School, Yamba, students Heidi van Leest, Eamon Mawn and Poppy Dougherty for showcasing their incredible creativity and talent in the annual WriteOn competition in 2021.

As part of the St James' High Potential Learners (HPL) program, students who were identified as top-performing writers of each Stage were given the opportunity to participate in a school-based workshop to strengthen their skills in composing quality writing pieces.

The selected pieces by students Heidi, Eamon and Poppy were then submitted to the annual WriteOn writing competition, which is open to all NSW primary students from Years 1 to 6. This competition provides students with the opportunity to become published authors and showcase their skills as creative writers.

'It was a privilege to be able to go and work on my writing with the HPL group, and it was really fun!' said Heidi.

'I enjoyed the workshops, especially the research that we did about Indigenous Australian culture,' said Eamon.

'I liked working with others to discuss my ideas for my writing,' said Poppy.

Eamon received a Silver Award in the Stage 2 category.

Congratulations to Heidi, Eamon and Poppy, each submission can be read below.