Students from Yarrawonga P12, listening closely to All Railways Lead to Darwin, which was made in the Write a Book in a Day initiative.
The Endeavour Room at ClubMulwala was turned into a makeshift writer’s room last Wednesday when 35 students from Yarrawonga P-12, took part in one of Australia’s most inspiring writing competitions.
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Write a Book in a Day is an initiative by The Kids Cancer Project, where students are tasked with writing books complete with a compelling story, a blurb, illustrations and dedications, for children in hospital battling illness across the country.
Students from years five to 11, spent the whole school day writing, editing and publishing four books, crafted by students split into four groups.
P12 students hard at work putting together a compelling story for children with illness, nationwide.
The morning was spent brainstorming the plot and characters, with students assigned a chapter to create each.
Pictures and finishing touches took the students into the afternoon.
Once the final copies of each story were read, the celebrations began, students rejoiced in writing four stories in only eight hours work.
Each was made under guidelines including a setting, a problem, and the use of five unconnected words.
At the end of the day, Peter the Pirate and the Legend of the Franklin Family Jewel, The Rockpool: Below the Surface, The Unexpected Hero, and All Railways Lead to Darwin, came to life.
Curriculum and pedagogy leading teacher Rebecca Sprague said it was a fantastic opportunity for students to challenge themselves and extend their writing skills, all while supporting a meaningful cause.
“This was P12’s first year participating in Write a Book in a Day, and we will definitely be taking part in it again,” Rebecca said.
“I was incredibly impressed by the students’ creativity, the quality of their writing, and the final stories they were able to produce in just eight hours.
“I’m extremely proud of what they achieved and would like to sincerely thank their teachers and parents for the support they provided in making this day such a success.”
Rebecca said those who took part in the event enjoyed sharing their creations with prep to grade four students, as part of school book week.
In 2025, Write a Book in a Day has raised more than $650,000 dollars, with more than 500 schools and writing groups participating so far.
