Literacy Coach

This fabulous event has again had outstanding success at SJPC!!!

For the fourth year running, Mrs McKelvie and Mrs Brennan have administered the WRITE A BOOK IN A DAY competition for interested students from Year 7 and Year 8 and what a fabulous day it was!

Thirty five passionate, creative and inspiring young students worked tirelessly in groups of 6-10 over a period of 12 hours to complete illustrated chapter books. The competition is run by the Kids Cancer Council, raising funds for research and resulting in the creation of reading material for children in hospital.

On the morning of the competition each group was assigned a unique set of parameters outlining characters, setting, key words and the theme or issue. Students worked collaboratively with extraordinary passion, positivity and skill to successfully complete their task.The library was abuzz with enthusiasm from 8am until 7pm and students submitted their books and proudly shared their success with parents.

Congratulations to all students involved. Please enjoy these images of students exploring their literary and illustrative skills during this creative team writing competition.

‘It is a really fun day where you get to hang out with friends and use teamwork skills, your imaginations and creativity. Overall, it’s a great experience.’

‘You get to spend time with your friends and create something worthwhile - an illustrated chapter book in just one day.’

‘It's cool and fun, and there's great food. You can develop your writing skills.’

‘It helps build teamwork and communication skills.’