International authors, local authors, songwriters all in one place ready to impress your students. $10.00 per person and a programme that caters to schools and school hours. Inspire and reward your best readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for the School Library to take the lead - don't let the English department steal this from you!
I talk to the English teachers and chose a select group of students who had earned the privilege of attending. This trip an opportunity to extend and encourage our Gifted and Talented students. I gathered the students well in advance to offer them the opportunity and asked them to have read at least one book by one of the authors (I support this by ordering additional copies from National Library and our local public library). This is an excellent tactic as we discovered that we really loved the author’s books and connected much better to the presentations.
One thing that really supported our school this year was our successful application to the Festival’s generous Schools’ Transport Fund. They paid for our transport!
So start planning now. Get approval from whoever you need to and get your teachers excited. I just take the school van, but Auckland schools fill the isles. Let's see Northland filling a few seats as well.
Check out their website: www.writersfestival.co.nz
May 9 & 10 2012 at Aotea Centre
LOVE, LIES, GHOSTS, JOKES AND BOMBS: A ROLLERCOASTER OF WRITING AND READINGWe're pleased to announce the following authors for the 2012 Programme: Emily Rodda (Aus), Mal Peet (UK), Roddy Doyle (Ire), Oliver Jeffers (US), Eoin Colfer* (Ire) and local luminaries Fleur Beale, Ben Sanders, DJ Connell* (NZ/UK).
Wednesday 09 May - Years 7 to 10 and Thursday 10 May - Years 9 - 13
Sessions run between 10am and 2pm and are 45 minutes long. There will also be writing workshops for smaller groups. Student tickets cost $10 per day. Teachers are free. Schools can also apply for travel grants.
If you would like us to post you a full brochure in February 2012 please email schools@writersfestival.co.nz and put "Schools Programme Please" in the subject line (making sure you supply your name, school, year/age of students, email, phone and physical address). The brochure will also be available as a downloadable PDF from our website from the beginning of Term 1. Applications for the Schools Transport Fund will be open from March 2012.
The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival Schools Programme is now in its fourth year and has proven to be a keenly anticipated event for intermediate and secondary school students and teachers. We are committed to educating and inspiring young readers and writers. This programme is a prime opportunity for students to connect with the people behind the books and to learn more about the craft of writing and develop their skills as readers. Writers are keen to interact with students and answer their questions.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the festival office on 09 376 8074 or email us at schools@writersfestival.co.nz. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2012 Auckland Writers & Readers Festival.
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