At the end of Term 1, English Applied students participated in the ABC’s rural youth writing competition, called “Heywire.”

The aim of this competition is to give young Australians a platform to share their voice through personal narrative. Students were able to develop their understanding of “voice” and the impact of sharing their stories with their peers. They viewed a range of entries from past winners, analysing the themes, form, and literary devices. Entrants, in the Heywire competition, are required to write 400 words about a challenge they have overcome or a passion they hope to pursue.

On the final day of Term, the Line 1 class were able to participate in a Zoom session with Zachary Bruce, a Heywire producer from the ABC. This was an interactive session that enabled students to develop their story ideas through the use of the five senses. Students completed several fast-paced activities to hone their ideas. In the first weeks of Term 2, students wrote and edited their narratives, re-editing until they had a polished piece.

Prizes for the winners include having their story featured on the ABC website, and a trip to the Heywire Summit in Canberra.  

Students have now submitted their entries, we wish them luck!