Early English Writing Sessions

25 Mar Early English Writing Sessions

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This year, we are continuing our initiative with the morning writing sessions while also introducing lectures after every few sessions. While practice remains invaluable in developing strong writing skills, we also recognise the importance of targeted instruction. These lectures will provide students with the necessary tools to analyse and refine their writing, helping them understand not only what to improve but also how to make those improvements effectively. By combining hands-on writing practice with structured guidance, we aim to enhance students’ confidence and proficiency in their written work.

Additionally, we firmly believe that these sessions will help students become more familiar and comfortable with the exam environment, ultimately enhancing their preparation for the end-of-semester/year exams. Writing under strict exam conditions encourages students to move away from relying on notes and trains them to think critically under pressure. Additionally, these sessions help students develop strategies to manage the nervousness and anxiety that often accompany timed assessments.

By identifying their strengths and areas for improvement in a test-like setting, students gain valuable self-awareness, while teachers receive meaningful insights that allow them to tailor support strategies and help students overcome challenges effectively.

Upcoming public speaking competitions! (Yr11&12 Students)

Registrations for the Plain English-Speaking Award 2025 State Heats are now open! They will close on Monday 21 April 2025. Up to two students from our school can enter the competition, hence if there are more students interested, we will organise an internal round to select the two finalists!

There are 18 Host Schools across metropolitan and regional Victoria. If you are curious about the competition, please watch the State Final Speeches on the VCAA website, for an idea of what to expect. The full schedule of heats and finals on the PESA page.

Debaters Association of Victoria – Public Speaking

Registration is now open for all divisions of the DAV’s face to face Public Speaking, and all divisions of the online competition. Registration for the DAV’s Public Speaking Competition (all divisions) closes 4PM, Monday 29th April or when we reach capacity.

Face to Face Competitions

Competitors will present one prepared and two impromptu speeches, with winners announced on the day.

  • Junior Public Speaking (Year 7-8) will be run on Sunday 10 August 2025, 10am – 3pm at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak. For more information, including topics, please visit Junior Public Speaking (Year 7-8)
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