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Article / March 23, 2022
On Belonging: Pointers and prompts for ISV’s Student Poetry Competition 2022
Article / December 1, 2021
Student Film Festival 2021: And the winners are…
After four weeks of online screening, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year's festival.
Article / November 24, 2021
Student Film Festival 2021: Early/Junior Years finalists
Here are the Early and Junior Years finalists of the Student Film Festival 2021.
Article / November 17, 2021
Student Film Festival 2021: Middle Years finalists
Here are the Middle Years finalists of the Student Film Festival 2021.
Article / November 10, 2021
Student Film Festival 2021: Year 11 Finalists
Here are the Year 11 finalists of the Student Film Festival 2021.
Article / October 29, 2021
Student Film Festival 2021: Year 12 Finalists
Here are the Year 12 finalists of the Student Film Festival 2021.
Article / October 27, 2021
Student Film Festival 2021: Winners announced
A month-long celebration of the creative talents of student filmmakers.
Article / September 1, 2021
Student Poetry Competition 2021: Years 3-4
'The Wolves of the Night' by Ariana Fais from Elwood Primary School.
Article / September 1, 2021
Student Poetry Competition 2021: Years 5-6
'Awaiting Spring' by Grace Sudjono from Harkaway Hills College.
Video / August 13, 2020
Our young poets remind us of the power of optimism and hope, says Deputy Premier James Merlino
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition. And the winners are…
Young poets reveal creative skills and inner strengths in a time of crisis
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition: prep-year 2, Winner and Honourable Mentions
Read Adele Bilney's winning poem and students who received Honourable Mentions
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition: Years 3-4, Winner and Honourable Mentions
Read Mehak Soin's winning poem and students who received Honourable Mentions
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition: Years 5-6, Winner and Honourable Mentions
Read Felicity van Rensburg's winning poem and students who received Honourable Mentions
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition, Years 7-8, Winner and Honourable Mentions
Read Ravin Rathnayake's winning poem and students who received Honourable Mentions
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition, Years 9-10, Winner and Honourable Mentions
Read Haelie Roberts' winning poem and students who received Honourable Mentions
Article / August 9, 2020
Student Poetry Competition, Years 11-12, Winner and Honourable Mentions
Read Derek Villaceran's winning poem and students who received Honourable Mentions
Video / July 27, 2020
How the Year of the Cat captured our imaginations
Students from all school sectors are invited to create a film that demonstrates their creative exploration.
Video / June 22, 2020
‘It’s a really good opportunity to kick start young filmmakers’
Students from all school sectors are invited to create a film that demonstrates their creative exploration.
Article / June 8, 2020
Student Film Festival 2020 – download our flyer
Students from all school sectors are invited to create a film that demonstrates their creative exploration. Selected films will be screened at a gala night.
Article / May 23, 2020
Student Poetry Competition 2020 – entries now closed
Entries have now closed in our Student Poetry Competition. We'll be announcing the winners in Term Three.
Article / May 18, 2020
Our story dispensers – food for the soul
Find out how wining poems from our Student Poetry Competition will be published on our story dispensers.
Podcast / May 4, 2020
How do you inspire young poets? Poetry podcast, part two
How do you inspire young poets? Join with Alan Wright and Corrine Kaplan in this second episode our of poetry podcast.
Article / April 24, 2020
A message of Hope from Paul Kelly to our student poets
Singer, songwriter and poet Paul Kelly speaks about what poetry means to him in this inspiring message for students
Article / April 20, 2020
Want to write a poem? Here’s how to get started
Are you a student looking for inspiration to write a poem for our Student Poetry Competition? Here are some great ideas to get you on your way.
Podcast / April 5, 2020
Poetry podcast: What is poetry? In conversation with Alan Wright and Corrine Kaplan
Listen to the first of our poetry podcasts, in conversation with Alan Wright and Corrine Kaplan, as they answer the question, What is poetry?
Article / March 29, 2020
Why children need poetry – and how to inspire them
We're offering resources for teachers and parents to help inspire young poets, as part of our Student Poetry Competition 2020. In our first instalment, Diane Bourke writes that children are born poets , but need adults to help them know it.
Video / April 29, 2019
‘A spark that sets them on their way’
Watch Education Minister and festival ambassador James Merlino talk about the Arts Learning Festival