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Library News - Young Writers Program

A Call to our GSG budding writers! 

It is still not too late to sign up to this fantastic opportunity to hone your writing skills outside the classroom with award winning Western Australian authors. 

The Young Writers Program: A Gateway to Creative Exploration 

Are you a budding wordsmith, a dreamer of fantastical tales, or someone who loves to weave stories out of thin air? If so, the Young Writers Program is your magical gateway to a world of creativity and expression. 

What Is the Young Writers Program? 

The Young Writers Program is a vibrant community where young minds come together to explore the art of storytelling, poetry, and creative expression. Whether you’re a curious 10-year-old or a passionate 16-year-old, this program invites you to embark on an exhilarating journey through the realms of imagination with the help of award-winning Australian YA authors. 

In each workshop: 

Students enjoy two to three interactive writing exercises and spend the day creating, collaborating, and editing their work.  

Activities that are suitable for students aspiring to be authors, journalists, editors, publishers, and filmmakers. Those hoping to improve their writing skills in the classroom will hear stories from the presenting author including insights from their writing life, travel experiences and what it takes to publish an award-winning novel. 

The visiting authors this year are as follows in the table below: 

Note: Students are required to make their own travel arrangements to and from the Albany Town Library. 

Benefits for Students with a desire to write:

Discover Your Identity: In the safe haven of writing groups, you’ll find the freedom to be authentic, to express your thoughts and feelings without hesitation. As you learn the authors tips on how to pen down your stories, you’ll uncover facets of your own identity, like unearthing hidden treasures.  

Embrace “Failure” as Fuel: Every writer faces moments of doubt, plot twists that don’t quite work, and characters who refuse to behave. But in this program, “failure” becomes a stepping stone. You learn to keep writing, to rewrite, and to transform setbacks into literary victories.  

Hone Your Technique: From character-building to crafting vivid descriptions, you’ll receive expert guidance on the art of storytelling. Whether you’re weaving tales of dragons or exploring the mysteries of everyday life, your technique will evolve like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.  

So, young writer, grab your quill, pen, pencil (or keyboard) and join the adventure. Let your words dance across the pages, creating worlds, unravelling secrets, and painting emotions. The Young Writers Program awaits—you’re just a sentence away from your next masterpiece! 

Click here to register before 4.00pm Tuesday 27 February.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Elinor Couper.

Ms Elinor Couper | Head of Library Services

Wilson Pancake Day

Last Tuesday we hosted the annual Wilson pancake day lunch, a fun, Wilson-exclusive event that we organise at the beginning of every year to welcome the new Year Sevens to our fabulous Wilson community and to set the year off on a good note. The Year Twelves did an amazing job cooking everyone pancakes for this occasion, stepping up into their leadership role of being Year Twelves.

It was so fulfilling to see everyone in Wilson get involved and enjoy a catchup over delicious pancakes topped with strawberries, maple syrup and for some, a whole lot of whipped cream. Even Willy and Sammy the snakes managed to make an appearance!

Thankyou to our talented Wilson artists for creating the pancake day poster, the Year Twelves for whipping up the delicious pancakes and bringing them in, everyone who chopped up strawberries the night before, Chef Nick and the canteen staff for heating up and bringing in the pancakes, and of course to Mr Riches for all his organising and for his admirable contribution to our beloved Wilson spirit. 

Pippa Wilson and Felicity Ericsson | Wilson House Captain