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Student reflection

For two weeks, students in Year 9 Creative Writing planned, drafted, and wrote their own original short stories for children. Each story was planned according to the structure of a short story, including the implementation of literary techniques to engage young readers. It was essential that all stories included a moral. After the writing process, students spent time illustrating their stories using Canva, creating vibrant and stimulating pages. After completion, students visited Cedar Campus, where they engaged in Storytime and read their stories to grade four children as a whole group and later in small groups. Students were not only sharing their stories, but were also engaged in discussion about literary techniques, and the process involved in writing and illustrating children’s books. This allowed St Joseph Campus students to connect with a younger audience. In turn, Cedar students were able to experience first-hand how an elective subject can not only be a learning experience, but also a rewarding one!

- Maria K, 9D