General News
11 August, 2026
First festival legacy students lending a leafing hand
STUDENTS have been part of organising the second Boort District School writers’ festival that will bring leading authors to the school next Tuesday,
STUDENTS have been part of organising the second Boort District School writers’ festival that will bring leading authors to the school next Tuesday,
Organiser Sharon Pickering said members of the school’s Page Turners’ writing and reading group had been a part of the festival’s planning and preparation.
“The group for our secondary students grew out of our first festival two years ago and has helped foster involvement and ideas for the 2026 presentation,” Sharon said.
All students from foundation to Year 10 will be involved in sessions with guest authors throughout the day.
“We’ve an amazing and inspirational group of guests this wear with Jane Godwin, Trace Balla, Michael Wagner and Ellie Marney also being joined by comedians Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther and Josh Earl,” Sharon said.
“It’s not the first time Damian has shared his story telling talents in the district. He’s previously captured the stories of the Yando Hall and Pyramid Hill halls in visits here.”
Students in Year 7-10 from Pyramid Hill College are also participating in Tuesday’s festival.
Magician Josh Staley will perform at lunchtime
An addition to the festival program is the comedy night on Tuesday.
“Tickets are selling well and will help support future presentations of the festival that has again had great support from businesses and sponsors.”
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