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Last year, our Year 8 and 9 students engaged in a book writing project to benefit the libraries of both St Columba College and a variety of Primary Schools in Indonesia. Through the project, students worked with Mrs Grindlay who showed our students a range of children’s books and talked about what makes an engaging book for children aged 5 - 7. We read a variety of Indonesian children’s books before students were given the task of writing their own, using language and structures they had become familiar with. Through this process, the importance of literacy was discussed in class from an author and readers point of view.

Students engaged in this process which resulted in 40 books being published. Some of these books will help to make up the Indonesian In-Class Libraries at St Columba College for future students to read, whilst others have been sent to several schools in Indonesia to become a valuable reading resource for the schools and children. The schools have welcomed these resources with open arms and are excited to share the stories that were created by our students when schools in Indonesia cease on-line learning.

To recognise the fantastic achievement, a small celebration was held where students were able to view and read their published book, as well as sharing these stories with family and friends. The books that were created are fantastic, and we look forward to using these as valuable in-class resources.

Congratulations to all students who had their book published.

Mr Scott Hoban | Learning Area Leader - Indonesian