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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Mum
Mum is Kenya Mum is the feeling of walking Mum is the scent of roses Mum is the taste of Mandazi Mum is the sound of “are you hungry?” Mum...
My Mother Hears Me
By Anushka, Year 11
Her arms pulled me in close until my small body was enclosed by hers. I felt my mother kiss the top of my head, resting her chin there. Her heartbeat...
I Peacefully Sway
By Cady, Year 9
I peacefully sway in the vast shifting blue ocean, gazing towards the endless horizon. It gives me the unmeasurable euphoric feeling of peace the waves crash around me. You...
Tokyo – World’s Largest City
By Joshua, Year 10
The capital of Japan and the world’s most populous metropolis, Tokyo is 13,572 km^2 in size and located at the head of Tokyo Bay, in the Tokyo prefecture at 35.6762°...
Post-Colonialist Texts
By Joshua, Year 10
The post-colonial text ‘Bora Ring’ by Judith Wright explores a unique aspect of Australian identity by communicating her perspective on the British colonisation of the former. The poem speaks about...
Tuko and the Birds
By Leana, Stage 3
The Philippines consist of 7107 Islands spread in the Western Pacific Ocean of south-east Asia period according to Legends karma a giant once hurled a huge rock into the sky...
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...