Steve Swinburne Rocks!

On 6 November, we had the privilege of hosting author Steve Swinburne at Shrewsbury! He spoke with Year 4, 5, and 6 students, ate lunch with a great group of students, and worked with a small group at a writer's workshop. The excitement knew no bounds!

In the morning, Mr. Swinburne talked with year 5 and 6 students, explaining how he gets his ideas (will they ever forget coffee, bagels, and Brooklyn's Famous Car Wash...). Then he discussed ways to make your ideas SPARKLE! (Cool details, strong verbs, and HOOK the reader)

Each presentation ended with a sing-along for "One in a Thousand." All the students and staff participated enthusiastically in this (especially Mr. Williams).

Then a group of students enjoyed lunch with Mr. Swinburne and his wife.

After lunch was the year 4 presentation. (We saved the most energetic group for last!)

The writers moved to the senior library research room for a special session.

I never thought I would see students reluctant to leave school at the end of the day! But they were having too much fun and didn't want to stop.

Many students bought their own copies of Mr. Swinburne's books to read and enjoy.

Of course, a highlight for me was dinner with the Swinburnes the night before, along with Miss Marivic and Donna Stephens, librarian at City Campus who hosted him the day before!