Literacy News
Join the Heathmont College Creative Writing Club
Calling all creative minds! Join us every Monday lunchtime in C9 with Mr. McClare.
What to expect:
- Develop your skills: Enhance your creative writing through games, workshops, and discussions.
- Share your ideas: Connect with other passionate writers.
- Receive feedback: Get support to refine your work—short stories, poems, scripts, and more!
- Learn about publishing: Discover how to publish your work online and enter competitions.
Everyone is welcome! See you at the club!
Your Library Membership
Parents and guardians can sign up for a membership with our local library network, which boasts 14 libraries and 3 reading rooms across Knox, Maroondah, and the Yarra Ranges. Enjoy access to thousands of free books, journals, magazines, digital titles, and DVDs.
Premiers’ Reading Challenge – Change Book Titles
We've passed the halfway mark of the Premiers' Reading Challenge, and our readers are excelling! They've been logging a diverse range of books across various genres.
With Hollows House readers leading the charge, we're incredibly proud of our students for their enthusiasm and dedication. Keep up the great work, everyone!
Insight Creative Writing Competition: Attention Aspiring Writers (Years 7-12)
Unleash your creativity and compete for exciting prizes! Here are the details:
- Show off your skills: Submit an original piece of creative writing (story, poem, or script) in English, no longer than 1400 words.
- Age group categories: Compete within your current year level (7-12).
- Win big: Prizes of up to $300 are awarded for the top entries in each category.
- Need inspiration? An optional theme is provided, but feel free to explore your own ideas!
- Tell us your story: Include a 100-word statement about your writing motivation, inspiration, or future writing goals for a chance to win the special Iris Breuer Writing Award.
- Submission deadline: Submissions are open until September 1st. Visit the Insight Publications website for full details and the submission process.
