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Scaffolding Writing Success through Poetry

Workshop Details:  

In this practical workshop, Louise will share a wealth of engaging poetry ideas that can be used across year levels to scaffold writing and help all students experience success.

She will explore how poetry can be used to:

•           provide accessible mentor texts that help students understand purpose, structure and success criteria

•           explicitly teach language features and literary devices

•           encourage creativity, build confidence and support students to produce quality writing

Presenter Bio: 

Louise Dempsey is an experienced teacher, literacy consultant and professional learning facilitator who has worked in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She delivers literacy training and professional learning throughout New Zealand, Australia and internationally.

Louise has completed a wide range of educational writing projects for publishers and education organisations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

She has co-authored four books with Sheena Cameron: The Writing Book (2013), The Oral Language Book (2016), The Reading Book (2019) and The Poetry Book (2022).

Date:  3 September 2026

Time:  3:30 PM - 5:15 PM (In-Person Event)

Venue:  St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, 799 Mackay-Bucasia Rd, Rural View, Qld 4740  
 

Cost : Individual Members $30; 

School/Institutional Sub-members $45; 

Non-Members $60; 

Student & Retired Members $10; 

Student Non-Members $60   NOTE: 快播 Membership for students is free. So, join now before you register, and you can attend this                                                                workshop at no cost. 

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Registration: Pre-registration is essential. Registrations will close two days before the event. 

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A Professional Development Certificate of Attendance will be provided .

AITSL Teacher Standards supported by these workshops:

6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities