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WRITER IN RESIDENCE

Local author Ellie Marney spent three days in our school recently as part of our Writer in Residence program. During that time she worked with classes from year 7 to year 12, running creative writing workshops and talking about her experiences as a published author.

Ellie also ran a writing masterclass, working with some of our passionate young writers on a story for competition entry.

Comments by participants were overwhelmingly positive, and reflect the hard work put in by Ellie, and by our creative students.

[Some of the positive comments on the writing masterclass: “It was super inspiring”, “Her down to earth attitude was good”, “The notes on how to edit effectively and insight into writing compelling pieces with our own unique ‘writing voice’ were a plus”]

CSC WRITER’S PRIZE

Entries are now open for the CSC (Castlemaine Secondary College) Writer’s Prize for 2017. All entries are to be submitted by Friday September 15th, with category winners announced in Term 4, and the Grand Library Prize presented on Awards Night in December. This information is also available on the Library website.

Categories

• FICTION - Years 7-9 & Years 10-12
• NON-FICTION – (includes: speeches and journalism), Years 7-9, & Years 10-12
• Poetry – Years 7-9 & Years 10-12

Opening date: Monday June 5th 2017

Closing date: Friday September 15th 2017

Entries must include:

• Entrant’s name
• Category
• Title of entry

(NB. Non-fiction entries must include a bibliography).

MATHEMATICAL MAY IN THE LIBRARY

 Friday lunchtime is Maths time. Mr Vale is showing everyone how much fun Maths can be!

 Week 1 The Mobius Strip

The Mobius Strip, or twisted cylinder, is a surface with only one side and only one edge. It can be made using a strip of paper by gluing the two ends together with a half-twist.

Q.    Why did the chicken cross the Mobius Strip?

A.    To get to the same side.