Emerging Writers
Youth Mentorship Programme
Four New Zealand secondary school students have an opportunity to be mentored by one of our professional writers in order to develop their craft and hone their skills.
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Youth Mentorship Programme for 2021 offers four aspiring young writers (aged 15-18) a chance to secure a mentorship from May to November, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge.
The deadline for applications to be received by NZSA is 6 April 2021
Click here to download more information and links to application forms and information
Check out the Competition!
Throughout the year we will be sharing entry details for students wishing to take part in New Zealand-wide writing competitions. It’s a great way to improve your skills and having a lot of creative fun and even win prizes. Always remember to read the rules before putting pen to paper!Watch this space for an online platform we will be developing especially for you to access writing, speech and poetry competitions:
Click the link for the first of many competitions. Not_There_But_Somewhere_submission_guidelines
BOOK AMNESTY!
Have you found an Aquinas novel or textbook down the back of the couch?
Please return to the English Department – NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
We are missing a few books from the English Department sets from last year and would welcome their prompt return. Thanks!
