We could not have been prouder of these incredible young writers who lifted their writing from the page to performance as they entertained a

This past term, six glorious young writers in Years 5&6 from Addington Te Kura Taumatua met weekly to explore facts, truth, lies and...

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...

We have been delighted to connect once again with the Christchurch Heritage Festival for a series of masterclasses with young writers...

We have been delighted to connect once again with the Christchurch Heritage Festival for a series of masterclasses with young writers...

We have been delighted to connect once again with the Christchurch Heritage Festival for a series of masterclasses with young writers...

Whenever you are wondering what to write about, remember that you have many moments and memories that can become great poems and stories....

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...

Last week, during the Christchurch Heritage Festival, we ran three masterclasses exploring both the heritage of inner city Ōtautahi...

We have two fabulous competitions closing on Friday 30th September. You still have plenty of time to start your entry. 1. WRITE CREATIVE...

When we think about animals that might need our attention, we often overlook insects. This is your chance to give an insect their moment...

Creative NonfIction = TRUE Stories Well Told For our latest Write On competition, It's Only Natural, we invite you to write a piece of...

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...

We invited our director, Heather McQuillan, to contribute a couple of ideas for aspiring prose writers. Heather writes novels, short...

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...

(c) illustration by Yaxin Zhang, Year 8 An Introduction to the Floxmingo Written by Professor Elsie The rare floxmingo, or Phoenicopterus...

..."Overall I view my creative rights as really important in preserving my ownership of my individual style and work. When I write a...

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...

The Ignire Vulpes (Ignite fox) Ignire Vulpes is a small fox-like creature that hides amid dark caves, waiting for its unsuspecting prey....

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...