McAuley Catholic Central School in Tumut recently held a ‘Paper Planes for Printed Pages’ writing event that showcased student writing from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a focus on flight and global destinations.

School Literacy Leader Liz Boxall planned and promoted the event that involved students writing a persuasive paragraph about a chosen travel destination that was then printed, decorated and launched as a paper plane.

“The event engaged students in a creative writing process that involved reading, research, visual art and purposeful fun,” she said.

Liz hopes that this activity will encourage students to one day embark on their own travel adventure.

“McAuley appreciated the very generous budget allowance of $5000 from Catholic Education toward printed engaging literature for classroom reading,” she said.

“Thank you sincerely for your support of developing literacy here at McAuley.”