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Calling all kids: Martian into the Sydney Story Factory

7/28/2014

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If you are a kid with an imagination, or even if you think you don’t have much of one, the Sydney Story Factory is likely to generate plenty of it for you as soon as you step inside, and that is inside an alien carcass!
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Don’t believe me, here’s the proof. The whole store is decked out like an extra-terrestrial’s skeleton. All classes take place at the back of the store, right at the alien’s heart.
Sounds great, right!

Who can come?

The programs suit upper-primary and high-school students who have learnt some of the basics of writing. It doesn’t matter if you find writing a bit hard.

Reasons to go

The tutors make writing fun. You get to write all kinds of stories about zany things. It’s not boring.
You only have to share one volunteer tutor with two or three kids. So much better than school where you have to share one teacher with what, like 20 something other students. They will help you write something really cool.
You leave with a published piece of your work after each session to show whoever you want. Total bragging rights!
You will make new friends.
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Reasons not to go

There are none.
Even if English isn’t your strongest, that doesn’t matter. Any young people are welcome, whether you are Indigenous or from a non-English speaking background. The tutors are great and they are there to help you.
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Staff and tutors with one of the great writing workshops you could do

Types of programs

There are after-school programs and programs run on Sunday’s and in school holidays.
You can even get your school teacher to bring your class on an excursion for a two-hour workshop in school time.

Reasons to convince your parents, caregivers or teachers to bring you

You will develop your language skills.
You can communicate your thoughts and feelings better. Happier kids = happier parents/adults.
You start to like writing.
It makes you more confident in yourself and at your school work.
You enjoy having your opinions heard and being able to express them in your own writing.

For parents and adults

You can support the Sydney Story Factory by purchasing any of the alien related paraphernalia in the front of the store while you are waiting. The money raised goes straight back into helping run the place and helping more kids.
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Why can’t all classrooms be like this?
The Sydney Story Factory is a not-for-profit and is located at 176 Redfern Street, Redfern, Sydney. For more information visit their website www.sydneystoryfactory.org.au.
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I visited the Sydney Story Factory when I went to Sydney for the SCBWI Conference in July 2014. Even adults don’t want to leave, like me!

4 Comments
Jacqui Halpin
7/28/2014 06:31:19 am

Thanks, Bec. I now have a better understanding of what the Story Factory is all about and the importance of it. I just need to borrow someone's children so I can go. :)

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Yvonne Mes link
7/28/2014 11:58:24 am

Great post, Bec. Glad to get an insight into the Story Factory, it looks and sounds like an amazing place!

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Ali link
7/28/2014 06:36:47 pm

Wow! What fun. Makes me wish I was a kid. :)

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Gerard Walker link
3/9/2021 07:23:29 pm

I really enjoyed your blog thanks for sharing.

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