Open Christchurch- Our Writers
We could not have been prouder of these incredible young writers who lifted their writing from the page to performance as they entertained a
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Mar 265 min read
We all have something to say: Fresh Voices #2
This past term, six glorious young writers in Years 5&6 from Addington Te Kura Taumatua met weekly to explore facts, truth, lies and...
Dec 7, 202313 min read
We all have something to say! Fresh Voices #1:
As the school year winds to an end, we were delighted to spend two days with some fabulous young writers at Waltham School in Ōtautahi...
Oct 19, 202310 min read
Artefacts and Taonga 2023 # 3
We have been delighted to connect once again with the Christchurch Heritage Festival for a series of masterclasses with young writers...
Oct 18, 202319 min read
Artefacts and Taonga 2023 # 2
We have been delighted to connect once again with the Christchurch Heritage Festival for a series of masterclasses with young writers...
Oct 16, 202314 min read
Artefacts and Taonga 2023 # 1
We have been delighted to connect once again with the Christchurch Heritage Festival for a series of masterclasses with young writers...
Apr 4, 20235 min read
I remember when...
Whenever you are wondering what to write about, remember that you have many moments and memories that can become great poems and stories....
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Broken Earth
written by Tessa Scott, Year 7 As you drive to school in your car, spouting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, you watch as the trees...
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Moments and Milestones: Christchurch Heritage Week 2022
Last week, during the Christchurch Heritage Festival, we ran three masterclasses exploring both the heritage of inner city Ōtautahi...
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Competitions: Time is Ticking...
We have two fabulous competitions closing on Friday 30th September. You still have plenty of time to start your entry. 1. WRITE CREATIVE...
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Creative non-fiction- Insect Inspiration!
When we think about animals that might need our attention, we often overlook insects. This is your chance to give an insect their moment...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Write On Competition: Creative NonFiction
Creative NonfIction = TRUE Stories Well Told For our latest Write On competition, It's Only Natural, we invite you to write a piece of...
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Ōtautahi - out and about this winter
Ōtautahi - out and about this winter An article by Es Pitts, Year 7 Whether you’ve lived in Christchurch for a long time or are just...
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Voices for The Planet : Nature Writing
We invited our director, Heather McQuillan, to contribute a couple of ideas for aspiring prose writers. Heather writes novels, short...
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Who is watching you?
I See I see a bee sitting in a tree Bee sees a daisy growing next to me Daisy sees a flea perched on my knee Flea sees me staring at a...
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Fantastical Creatures: Floxmingo
(c) illustration by Yaxin Zhang, Year 8 An Introduction to the Floxmingo Written by Professor Elsie The rare floxmingo, or Phoenicopterus...
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Young Writers and Creative Rights
..."Overall I view my creative rights as really important in preserving my ownership of my individual style and work. When I write a...
Dec 13, 20211 min read
A Writer's Wand
A WRITER’S WAND words spread across the page because of you I have a companion a friend if I lost you I would stop the words would stay...
Dec 13, 20211 min read
Fantastical Creatures: Ignire Vulpes
The Ignire Vulpes (Ignite fox) Ignire Vulpes is a small fox-like creature that hides amid dark caves, waiting for its unsuspecting prey....
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Memoir: The Subterranean Kingdom
This memoir was highly commended in the Year 4-6 category of our Keep It Real Memoir competition. The winning entries can be found in...
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