PORT Stephens students came together at the end of Term 2 for a High Potential and Gifted Education Writing Workshop.
The event took place at Anna Bay Public School and gave students the opportunity to use their imaginations to produce a piece of creative writing.
Thirteen local schools were involved in the event, bringing together students from across Port Stephens.
“It was a day that celebrated imagination, cultural understanding and the joy of writing within our young learners,” Anna Bay Public School’s Assistant Principal Rebecca Rowlands said.
Students were tasked with uncovering “cultural capsules” buried in the sands of Anna Bay.
Each capsule contained unique cultural items.
One capsule held Aboriginal artefacts, while a second capsule contained silk fans and Japanese origami.
Another capsule held an Italian accordion and handwritten recipes.
Students were then asked to picture the life of the person they thought would have created their chosen capsule.
They created a piece of writing based on what they had imagined, allowing their creative visions to come to life through their written stories.
“Each of the 26 students produced a remarkable piece of writing, showcasing their talent and potential,” Miss Rowlands said.
“Beyond the writing, beautiful friendships were formed as students from different schools connected over their shared love of stories.
“Anna Bay Public School is proud to have hosted this inspiring day, nurturing the next generation of writers within our community.”
By Cosette DE LORENZO
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