Literacy

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino has sent a moving video message of thanks to all the students who entered our Student Poetry Competition.

Ravin Rathnayake, a Year 8 student at Haileybury College Edrington, has won the Student Poetry Competition in the Years 7-8 Category for his poem, Hope. Here, he reads his winning poem.

Felicity van Rensburg, a Year 5 student at Harkaway Hills College, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition in the Years 5-6 category for her poem, After the Fire. Here, she reads her winning poem.

Mehak Soin, a Year 4 student at Melbourne Girls Grammar, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition in the Years 3-4 section for her poem, Silver Lining. Here, she reads her winning poem.

We've just announced the results of ISV's Student Poetry Competition, and this week, we are celebrating by featuring videos of the winners reciting their poems. Enjoy Adele Bilney's reading of Winter, which took out the Prep-Year 2 category.

Now is a fabulous opportunity for adults to revisit their favourite children’s books, writes Diane Bourke. It's a way to reignite your imagination and create new perspectives.

We asked the legendary singer, songwriter and poet Paul Kelly to send a message to young poets for our Student Poetry Competition. Watch Paul's video, and be inspired.

With time at home, we think it’s the perfect moment for young poets to enter our Student Poetry Competition, an event of our Arts Learning Festival. Here Diane Bourke provides some wonderful ideas to help inspire young poets.

Looking for books for infants to young adults? The latest edition of the Kids’ Reading Guide is out, featuring over 100 of the best children’s books, writes Natalie Moutafis.