Sharing my books and passion for writing with groups of children is a great delight to me.
I am a former teacher and an experienced presenter, workshop facilitator, public speaker and storyteller. Over the last few years, I have visited dozens of schools and libraries, presented at conferences and festivals and participated in the Nestle Write Around Australia program.
Presentations:
School / Library presentations vary depending on the age, size and needs of the group, but can include the following:Cooking up Books:
- A novel and entertaining presentation explaining the writing and publishing process and also the stories behind my stories.
- Best suited for Stage 2 & 3 children.
- One hour in duration.
Time for a Story:
- Storytelling and dramatic readings with much audience participation.
- Touches on the process of writing and publishing.
- Best suited for Stage 1 children.
- One hour duration.
Some of Sue's Super Secrets for Sensational Stories:
- A writing workshop for years 3 - 7
- Workshop focuses on getting ideas, creating characters, plotting, using imagination and writing super starts
- One hour in duration
- Maximum 30 children per session.
Sue can be contacted for school visits, workshops and presentations via Lateral Learning:
Phone: 02 9569 4844
Fax: 02 9569 4811
E-mail: bookings@laterallearning.com.au
Web: www.laterallearning.com.au
Testimonials:
“Thank you very much for your visit earlier this term. We all really enjoyed your visit and were inspired by your enthusiasm. Teachers have all incorporated aspects from your presentation into their class programs. We hope you enjoy these letters from the students. Thank you again; you were fantastic! ” Kristy Shearer, Literacy Coordinator, Thomas Pattison School, North Rocks.“The workshop with Sue Whiting was fantastic … Ms Whiting taught is how to open our minds to create stories. She helped us develop our descriptions of characters and places. She gave us the confidence to write and by the end of the workshop everyone had a story in their head.” Andrew and Riley Year 7 Edmund Rice College, Wollongong.
“Thanks for the visit to our school. The kids are still talking. They loved everything about your visit, as did the staff. I have recommended you to others.” Sue Smythe, Teacher Librarian, St Columbkilles Primary, Corrimal.
Click here for an interview with Year 4 children from St Columbkilles Primary, Corrimal (Thanks to Serena, Stefan, Aaron, Emily and Georgia and Mr Vardy). http://edserver1.uow.edu.au/~ipodproject/Podcast/Podcast.html
“What a great day yesterday! :) Thank you so much. You worked so hard and thoroughly deserved all the positive feedback I have had about your sessions. I hope you have recovered today as you must have been exhausted.” Kathy ’s Primary, Port Kembla.
"Sue brings to the children the joy of writing ... This she does with much vitality and enthusiasm ... She is an inspiration …" Jan Tolley Children's Creative Writing Group, Heathcote NSW.
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