YEAR 7 AUTHOR VISIT
Mount Eliza Secondary College
YEAR 7 ENGLISH AUTHOR VISIT: Justin D'Ath
Amanda Curtis
Amanda Curtis
Our Year 7 English students were excited to welcome Australian author Justin D’Ath to Mount Eliza Secondary College (MESC) to discuss his novel 47 Degrees, a new text for our Year 7 English program. Students have been highly engaged with the story so far, which follows a family’s struggle to survive extreme heat and devastating bushfires in Flowerdale, Victoria, drawing on Justin’s own experiences of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
During his visit, Justin shared insights into the inspiration behind the novel and his experiences as a writer. Students listened respectfully and enthusiastically, taking the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the real-life events that influenced the story. They also enjoyed the special opportunity to have their copies of 47 Degrees signed by the author.
It was a fantastic opportunity for our Year 7 students to connect with a text in a meaningful way and gain a deeper understanding of the real-world experiences that can inspire powerful stories.
Amanda Curtis
English Domain Leader
