victory for life

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

"If you want to be a great writer - read!" Kate De Goldi

"If you want to be a great writer - read "

Just one gem of advice from multi talented writer Kate De Goldi.  Her visit to Victory Primary School at the beginning of the term was inspiring and a highlight of the year. She shared many more gems of wisdom and advice for budding writers. Her ability to reach the very youngest of our students as well as our seniors ensured complete engagement - She encouraged the children to "write about what they knew - their family, friends, the things around them..." and then she showed everyone her much treasured first story written in class at age 5. Her story was simply about her sister and a slide. ....  and everyone lived happily ever after!"  I think seeing this 'start point' -Kate's very first efforts at writing proved hugely motivating and inspiring for the students.

Kate sent  a lovely card thanking everyone at Victory..."the wonderful teachers and Principal and the dear Victory students"