Testimonials
My students are filled with not only excitement, but with a new sense of pride! I would like to, with tears of happiness, thank you for igniting a warm, bright spark that has spread throughout our school. Words cannot describe my students' joy and the joy I share with them.
Ms. Paige Baldino, Teacher, New York, USA
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity you have given my son, Jake. To be chosen to be part of Write4fun on his own merit has been such a confidence boost. You see, Jake has high functioning autism which obstructs so many life opportunities. He adores the teddy with his poem on the plaque. Again I say thank you.
Kerryn Pongraz, Parent, Mildura, AUS
Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to have my poem published in 'Young Australian Poets'. I was very excited when I opened the letter you sent me. I hope people get a smile on their dial if they get to read the book, because some of the poems I know will be really good because lots of children are very talented. Anyway, thank you again.
Cassandra Turner, Student, AUS
On behalf of the School I wish to thank the Australasian Publishing Group for the very kind donation of the book 'Zapped' which will certainly be enjoyed by our students here at Girton.
We are pleased that Louise Conwell's story did well in the 2001 Schools Short Story competition, and congratulations on the publication.
CW Jones, Headmaster, Girton Grammar School, Bendigo, AUS
Thank you for boosting my son's confidence. I think the price of the book is minor in comparison with what I felt when I saw the expression on his face when he opened your letter.
Greg Farmer, Parent, Woodvale, AUS
Thank you for the information for Charlotte. We have passed on the winning cheque to her. Thank you also for the impressive trophy for the school. I appreciate the initiative that you have taken in fostering students to write via the short story medium. Our congratulations on the success of the competition.
Rob McMurray, Principal, Waimea College, NZ
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, for giving our children the chance to feel special about something they have achieved. Publishing their work will do wonders for their self-confidence. It shows them if they try hard enough, anything is possible.
Kim & Craig Young, Parents, AUS
The book (Poets of the Future) arrived last night amid great excitement. Many thanks for your time and thoughts on this project. You have made my son a very happy boy. My other children were most impressed and Hayden has taken the book to school today to show his teacher and friends.
Shonette Bridgeman, Parent, Armidale, AUS
Thank you very much for selecting my son's story for publication. Everyone in the family is thrilled!
Tania Freeman, Parent, Bibra Lake, AUS
Congratulations on holding such a wonderful competition. I know you've made a lot of children happy – including my daughter, Liana.
Irene Trposki, Parent, AUS
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of having my poem published. When I saw the word 'published' I nearly jumped as high as my desk!
Sean Matheson, Student, AUS
I think it's wonderful you're giving children a chance to publish their work. I know when I read the letter addressed to me, I felt really proud!
Amy Bartelink, Student, Beckenham, AUS
I would like to say thank you for picking my son to be part of t his book, as this has been a proud moment in his life thus far. I say this because he really struggles with English and has been in support groups since grade 2 so this has given him the boost he desperately needed.
Pauline Connelly, Parent, Bundaberg, AUS
Many thanks! Looking forward to seeing the book. I'd also like to pass on my thanks for initiating a project that really encourages the kids to try poetry - my daughter is so thrilled.
Sarah Parsons, Parent, Leura, AUS
Thank you for considering my art work as one of the finalist of this competition. I was so happy, and I will be grateful to see my art work in the compilation. It gives me more encouragement to become an artist in the future.
Mark Bayron, Student, AUS
I have just been shown the fantastic book 'Poetry Rocks' from the competition held in 2004. How can I purchase this or any other recent poetry compilations? It would be a fantastic resource to encourage our children to see what can be achieved at their age, and also create a love for poetry.
Amanda Hetherton, Teacher, Rosedale Primary School, AUS
Congratulations to your organisation for encouraging young kids to write. It's a fantastic thing you are doing!
Melinda Barker, Parent, AUS
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the admin, judges and competition organisers for their hard work in making the competition happen and for giving a lot of young writers such a wonderful experience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this opportunity to write about something very close to me. It has really helped me and I am very grateful.
Clancy Pye, Student, Oberon, AUS
I am writing to thank you for the extraordinarily generous prizes. They all arrived safely. The iPod is especially wonderful. I cannot remember feeling so special or being so lucky!
Eleanor Cannon, 1st place winner 2007 Poetry Competition, Cheltenham, AU