English Events

This term has been busy with students enjoying visits from local authors and performance groups. 

Year 8 Picture Book Presentation

The Year 8s enjoyed an extra special presentation from Zeno Sworder, an award-winning writer, artist and children’s book maker as well as an ex University High School student. He spoke about the power and importance of creativity in understanding ourselves and the world around us, and helped students begin generating ideas for the picture book project. During his presentation Zeno also spoke about his experiences at UHS and the lifelong friendships he made here. Thanks so much Zeno for sharing your craft and wisdom with us. 

Year 10 Literature Creative Writing Competition

Congratulations to our Year 10 Literature finalists for their outstanding writing in response to Tony Birch’s Shadowboxing and developing a strong sense of place. Thank you to parent and author Hilary Rogers, for judging and celebrating our students.

First Place: Evelyn Le

Second Place: Twinkle Raut

Third Place: Melina Ghotane b4

Year 7 Book Cover Competition

To celebrate students’ reading, Year 7s designed a book cover of a book they enjoyed reading in the last year. We celebrated our finalists’ work at a morning tea in the library in Week 11.

Congratulations to all our finalists and winners! 

1. Peggy Breitkreuz - Anne of Green Gables
2. Sasha Novak - Deltora Quest 2

3. Mia Howell - Nightrise

   Honourable Mention: Sophie Luong - Little Women 

People’s Choice:

1. Aaradhya Singh - Coraline

   Honourable Mention: Pearl Nicolaides - The Hobbit

   Honourable Mention: Katie Snazell - Before the Coffee Gets Cold 

Librarians’ Prize:

1. Madison Huynh - To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
2. Mengfei (Sophie) Sun - If He Had Been With Me
3. Claud Barrett -  My Year of Rest and Relaxation