Competitions+for+curriculum

1. Write a Book in a Day Collaborative writing activity - money to Westmead Childrens Hospital

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Please see this site for more information and alternatively call Jody McDonnell - Marian College 9654 2118 or email jmcdonnell@parra.catholic.edu.au

http://writeabookinaday.wetpaint.com/

2. Exciting writing competition for Yr 1 - 6 students. __ WriteOn __ is an exciting new writing competition run by the Board of Studies for NSW students in Years 1-6. The competition is designed to encourage students to develop their writing skills.

Using a set photograph for inspiration, students can enter a short description, exposition, narrative or recount of up to 500 words.

http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/index.cfm/2010/8/4/Exciting-new-writing-competition-for-primary-students

// NB From Cathy: The visual literacy strategy 'Work Out What You Need To Find Out' could be a useful procedure to use to engage the students with the photograph. //