Feb 2017 Literary event

Upcoming event in February 2017… ‘Provocations'

Usefully timed for VCE English students developing their creative response tasks in 2017, but also the wider NHS community, the Stella Prize will run a discussion evening at the school on 23rd February at 7pm

What is it about?

What is the danger in presenting a single story of a culture or people? How can we push back against cultural stereotypes and generalisations of what it means to grow up Asian in Australia? Inspired by the TED talk from award-winning novelist Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie ‘The Danger of a Single Story’, ‘No One Way to be Asian in Australia’ will address the need for diversity rather than tokenism and authenticity if we are to truly understand the experiences of those around us. Writers Leanne Hall, Alice Pung and Rebecca Lim each bring a unique perspective to this panel discussion, pushing back against the idea that there is only one Asian Australian story, and demonstrating the importance of welcoming and listening to a wide range of voices.

Tickets and pricing information in the first newsletter in 2017. 

Mr Paul Gilby

Head of English/EAL