Thanks...

...to all those students who shared their Otari trip photos to the shared folder (see 5th March post).  They will provide lots of inspiration to us all.

I think we will have to find some photography comps for some of them to be entered into!   

Looking for some new vocab to use?

30 Of The Most Beautiful Words In The English Language

Entirely eloquent, and yet utterly ineffable.

By Daniel Dalton BuzzFeed Staff.

A Welsh word without direct English translation

Some Advice about Writing...

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Have you got any Otari photos?

Please go here and add any photos that you took for inspiration on the trip today.  

Then we can all view them and remind ourselves of the many and varied experiences we had that may give us inspiration for our writing.

Our Trip to Otari-Wilton's Bush!

What an inspiring visit to Otari today!  Louise Wrightson was the most amazing mentor, sharing her poems and knowledge of the area.  Thank you, Louise!

 

Louise Wrightson visits Raroa

Thanks to writer, Louise Wrightson, for spending time with the Extension Writers and for sharing her writing experiences in Otari Bush with us.

Louise reading from her book ' Otari: Poems and Prose'

ICAS Writing Entries

ICAS WRITING ENTRIES ARE OPEN!!!

See your email for details

A great chance to pit yourself against others in the Pacific and Australasia

AND

A chance to get detailed feedback on your strengths and next learning steps.

Prep clinics will held so that you know the structure, possible content and marking schedule of the assessment. 

 In other words, we let you know how to 'play the game' in ICAS World!

Be Involved and Enjoy