ENGLISH

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Kylie Wilkinson (7.53) on her brilliant efforts in the ‘Celebrate Mooroolbark’ writing competition.  Kylie won first prize in the Years 7-12 ‘My Favourite Story Book’ section. She will be officially presented with her prize at the festival’s closing ceremony this Saturday. Well done, Kylie, you've done yourself and Lilydale High School proud. 

We look forward to reading her prizewinning story entitled ‘Haymitch Abernathy’ as well as her future writing endeavours.

WRITING COMPETITIONS

Upcoming writing competitions include the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards closing 30 June and the Mental Health Creative Writing Competition closing 7 August. 

Students should speak with their English teacher or visit Ms Sayers in the Ramp staffroom for more information.

EDUCATION WEEK

Our own Education Week Literary Lunch will take place in Education Week in May. 

Winners, selected from Years 7-10 and the ALP classes will be able to invite family and friends to our very special lunch where we celebrate our winners’ writing. So get writing!  

Entries close, Friday April 17, Week 1, Term 2.

TRUE THAT!

The latest edition of True That’ our Creative Writing class’s own fabulous newspaper, can be found on 

Compass. This newspaper written for students, by students, is chockfull of interesting news, views, stories and interviews. Don’t miss out. Download your own copy now!

DEBATING TEAM

We wish our senior debaters all the best as they compete this Monday against schools from the Eastern Region. All the best girls! 

Janine Sayers

Head of English