Stories
We publish thousands of stories each year, all written by our brilliant students. Here’s a selection of what they’ve been writing across our workshops.
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Hanuman
By Robbin, Year 6
This is the story of Pawanputra Hanuman, the mighty monkey-god. Do you know how he was born? The story of his birth is as fascinating as his mighty deeds. But...
Surviving
By Tamilla, Year 8
Memories History Traditions The screams The cries The hurt of the past No matter the attempts to erase us and silence us into fear, Our culture still lives on Our...
Global Warming
By Dennis, Year 8
In the Summer, Crack Bang Sizzle The fire is burning around me The fire burns and burns my favourite tree I then wonder why Why does everyone have to die...
Tick Tick Time
By Silvana, Year 8
Tick tick time Hear the ticks and the tocks of the clocks It’s always ticking it’s always tocking it never ever stops It’s goes on and on and on ...
Transcendence
By Lauren, Year 10
amidst the tranquil sea, through the dim forested trees, over the fringe where the rocky mountain ranges are, lies a tall ugly weed from afar. a weed with extending...
A POEM!
By Segia, Year 9
Gazing up in the sky, I’ve found my purpose Not knowing if I should look back to yesterday. Night comes along, beautiful stars glistened in herds, I can also see...
The Aftermath
By Jonalyn, Stage 5
Art Write Light 2021 is a creative writing project curated by Story Factory, in collaboration with visual artist Blak Douglas. During the program, students from Bonnyrigg High School and St Clair...
The Annoying Friend
By Mina, Year 4
One day there was a girl called Riley in school. She always gets mad for everything and acts like a popular rude girl at school. She always kind of lies...
SPEECH: sexual abuse and inequality against women
By Remy, Year 10
The content below, SPEECH: sexual abuse and inequality against women contains mature content and adult themes. If you have any concerns or if you are below 13 years of age...
Before It’s Too Late
By Mya, Year 10
I live a life of luxury, A roof over my head, Water, Plenty of food A separate room, just for my bed...
Students Should Not Wear School Uniforms
By John, Year 5
Would you make students wear uncomfortable, annoying school uniforms? Well let me tell you that in my opinion students should never wear school uniforms! I have listed 3 things that list why you should not wear school uniforms.
Emus
By Dunya, Year 6
The emu has a shaggy grey-brown to black plumage. The bare skin around their face and neck is a striking blue-black colour. Emu chicks are grey with black or brown stripes, so that only the other emus can see it.
Spider-Man Narrative
By Jonathan, Year 5
Peter is a agile, young and short boy who watches Spider-Man practically every day. Peter glued watching his Spider-Man cartoon with fascination until his mother called him for dinner.
Shakespeare’s Legacy
By Lauren, Year 10
William Shakespeare’s extremely significant legacy has been left behind for our present and future world. This is thoroughly demonstrated through his 2000 coined words and phrases, his well known progression plots, his expansion of expectations on language and his substantial influence on dramatists and movies/films to incorporate his universal themes.
Abuse Speech
By Lauren, Year 10
Can you imagine your own pet rabbit was killed for experimentation to be used for makeup cosmetics? Neither can I. In 2012, more than 35% of rabbits were murdered for ‘practical experimentation purposes’ including drugs, cosmetics, personal care and chemicals. Can you believe many innocent animals such as dogs are killed?