Words in Winter organiser Janice Simpson with a panel of notable wordsmiths at last year’s festival. The organisers of the upcoming Words in Winter Festival have created an event that will be as warm and satisfying as a bowl of soup in winter – but for the brain instead of the belly. Words in Winter…
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Library news: State Government Grant for the Maldon Athenaeum Library
Heather Pavitt, Treasurer of the Maldon Athenaeum Library, with other recipients of MI Grants. Photo courtesy: James Baker for the Melbourne Athenaeum. The library has received an unexpected (but gratefully received) grant as part of the Mechanics’ Institute Grant Program. Mechanics’ Institutes were formed to provide free lectures and educational and community facilities. More than…
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Poetry
This term, the whole school are working on poetry; here are some examples so far:
Waking up
The beams of light shine on my face,
Sitting on the couch, I feel the warmth on my arms
Beautiful, bright streaks of light,
Fade into the dark at night.
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Is romance dead? A new way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this week.
Forget about sending a card or waiting to receive a dozen red roses.
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