Writers’ Club

We are very proud of our Gioia House and Del Monte Writer’s Clubs who have created entertaining and thought-provoking stories for the annual NESA Write-On competition. After much deliberation we proudly announce our school representatives for each stage.

Stage 1: Joanna Wong, 2 Paterson
Stage 2: Oscar Kochman, 3 Blue Gums
Stage 3: Riha Han, 5 Core 1

You can enjoy an excerpt of Riha’s story below,

 A World in Change 
by Riha Han

‘It’s snowing!”’Soojin’s father exclaimed, peering out through the frosted glass of their cramped apartment window. 

‘Really?’ Seven-year-old Soojin’s chocolate eyes widened with hope and excitement. She dashed over to the window, her breath fogging up the glass. Soojin’s eyes sparkled as she gazed at the snowflakes drifting down like powdered sugar, coating houses and pavements like frosting. 

Before her parents could stop her, she snatched her padding and scarf and bolted out the door, wild with anticipation. Her heart pounded in her chest, and her stomach bubbled like lemonade. She smiled wide as she held out her arms and felt the snowflakes kiss her cheeks and tickle her hands, melting slowly as it landed on her warm skin. 

Brooke Panagopoulos
Gifted Education Coordinator P-6/Year 2 Teacher/Acting Curriculum Leader Gioia House