Year 10 News

Year 10 Exhibition of Memoirs

This term, our Year 10 students have been exploring the powerful and personal world of memoir writing.

Through studying engaging mentor texts, students have examined how writers transform real-life experiences into meaningful stories. They have focused on crafting voice, using vivid imagery, and reflecting on moments that shape identity and perspective.

What students have been learning:

● The key features of memoir, including reflection, voice, and authenticity

● How to “show, not tell” through descriptive language and sensory detail

● Structuring personal experiences to engage and move an audience

● Using figurative language and narrative techniques to create impact

In the classroom:

Students have been drafting their own memoir pieces, drawing on a significant memory. These may range from moments of challenge and growth to snapshots of

everyday life. Their writing captures honest, insightful, and often powerful reflections on what it means to grow up and navigate the world around them.

Why memoir?

Memoir writing encourages students to develop empathy, self-awareness, and confidence in their own voice—essential skills for both academic success and personal growth.

We are incredibly proud of the creativity and courage our students have shown in sharing their stories.

Exhibition of Memoirs

In Term Two, there will be an exhibition of the Year 10 memoirs to showcase what they have learned and achieved. As well as our Year 10 students work, there will be performances of slam poetry from our Year 8 academic class and some displays of student achievement from other facilities. The exhibition will be held in the Cantabrian Hall, Monday 18th May from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Further information will be forthcoming.