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Kate & Jol Temple - Term 1 NAPLAN sessions
Kate and Jol have created a practical talk to give kids real tips that break down story into simple steps and provide the tools for getting the pen moving. This talk looks at narrative structure, creating a hook, rising tensions and sticking the landing, and is designed to make narrative writing feel accessible and fun for all kids in the lead up to Naplan. Book Now!
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| Speaker | Location | Tour dates | Book now |
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Brisbane | 04 Mar - 06 Mar 2026 | ||
Cairns | 09 Mar - 12 Mar 2026 | ||
Brisbane / Sunshine Coast | 09 Mar - 09 Mar 2026 | ||
Brisbane | 27 Apr - 29 Apr 2026 | ||
Brisbane | 27 Apr - 27 Apr 2026 |
What people are saying
We were really pleased with Kate Hunter’s presentations. She met the needs of our Year 8s and Year 11s very well. The students enjoyed her presentations, and really appreciated her real world experience in advertising, journalism and media. We would be very happy to engage Kate again next year.
From the opening introduction of her session, Sue Whiting had our senior students engaged and entertained. With images of white fluffy bats, CCTV footage, and a Panamanian cheer, Sue Whiting shared her research, interests and personal details used to shape a story. The presentation was interactive, well paced and pitched beautifully for our primary school setting. Missing has not been back on the library shelves since Sue’s visit, and students have requested I track down and purchase her earlier [...]
Peter's workshop was, without a doubt, the highlight of our library year! We already have plans to invite Peter back for a follow-up workshop in the near future. I also wanted to thank you for making Peter available to schools through Speakers Ink.
It was a delight to have Allison on the Sydney Writers’ Festival program. She’s an engaging speaker, generous with her insights and knowledge about both writing and motherhood. Her blend of inspiration and practical tips gave participants the means and the motivation to work towards their writing goals.
Thank you once again, for being the most superb speaker's agency possible, with so much care and commitment.
An excellent balance of story, song and movement, as well as participation from children.
Thank you so much for visiting Nudgee College yesterday and speaking with our Writers’ Circle boys. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. The boys – particularly the Years 5-7s – absolutely raved about your presentation. Thank you again.
Brilliant, funny but also inspiring. He had my stomach sore, I was laughing so much. My friend and I thought we were going to listen to a boring writer that talked for hours in an expressionless voice. We were wrong. Your talk was brilliant…. I think you gave us great advice. You single handedly have inspired me in a way I cannot describe.
Zanni Louise recently visited Lismore Public School to introduce primary students to her new picture book Pigasus as well as her other texts written for children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the different ways the books were presented, and the interactive component was particularly entertaining. Zanni was engaging and professional throughout the whole experience. She responded sensitively to student questions and supported all students to access the content. All students gained valuable knowledg [...]
Dave's presentation was relevant, entertaining and engaging for the Year 2 students. He made the students think, but he also made them laugh. It was a great combination of information and entertainment.
Thank you for the day you spent at Chisholm. The kids all enjoyed their time with you and found your stories interesting and engaging. The feedback from teachers has also been very positive, especially in relation to your ability to relate to the students. The English HOD was interested in getting you back in the future!
"Gaye Chapman brings a different dimension to the illustrator session. Her multi-sensory games give the children a chance to fully participate in activities leading them to draw without constraints. Children of all ages enjoy her approach, particularly being so hands-on and using the senses of sight, sound, touch and taste to inspire them to draw. Her sessions with senior art students were highly appreciated with the students responding to her creative methods. They particularly enjoyed being ab [...]
