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Rosetta Allan, commented:
Quirky,
engaging, bold, refreshing – there are so many ways one
could describe this year’s applications for the NZSA 2021
Youth Mentorship programme. The breadth of theme, style and
approach proved a delight for the selection panel – a
little like unwrapping gifts; each one charming and
surprising.
Inevitably, it was a challenge to
select the four young writers who will receive nine hours of
mentoring from an established writer – and what a gift
that is! The opportunity to be challenged, to try new
approaches, to discover what it means to develop and craft
your work is an ideal way to kick-start a writing career.
Action stations . . . Cushla Bridges and Fergus McMullan (both 16) are encouraging people to join them when they strike to raise awareness for climate change issues on April 9. PHOTO: ASHLEY SMYTH
Waitaki secondary school pupils will strike for the first time next Friday to raise awareness of the environmental issues relevant to this area.
St Kevin’s College year 12 pupils Fergus McMullan and Chloe Bridges (both 16) will make up part of the Students Strike 4 Climate contingent, which will involve all three Oamaru secondary schools.
The national Students Strike 4 Climate group presented Climate Change Minister James Shaw with a list of six areas requiring immediate attention at Parliament in January.