Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th June 2025
Schools Program
An unforgettable three days of storytelling magic
Our Schools Program is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, inspiring young minds across the Mid North Coast with interactive sessions packed with creativity and imagination.
With more than 2,500 students from primary and secondary schools involved, it’s an incredible opportunity for students to meet renowned Australian authors right in their classrooms, helping to spark a lifelong love for reading and writing that lasts a lifetime!
This is your chance to bring the magic of literature into your school, with dynamic authors delivering captivating presentations to your students.
Full author bios and details on their sessions will be announced 1st February 2025.
The program runs for just three days, and spots fill up fast – make sure you don’t miss out!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rachel Young schoolsprogram@bellingenwritersfestival.com.au
“Our students love the experience that they get from the visiting authors. Thank you for providing this fantastic opportunity for our students over the valley.”
Macksville Public School
“Teachers reported the students were highly engaged and sessions were excellent and enjoyable. Great real-world connection to both authors and an important community event.”
BELLINGEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
“The connection created between our young people and authors inspires our students and authors for future works.”
Casuarina Steiner School, Coffs Harbour
“Every year the author visit is a highlight for our students and they respond to the visit with great enthusiasm… To have the opportunity to participate in this festival is invaluable. It benefits and supports our students educationally, as well as emotionally and socially.”
Mount St John’s Primary School, Dorrigo
“The performance / workshop was fantastic – just mind-blowing!”
Coffs Harbour High School
“The teachers, librarians and students I got an opportunity to talk to were awesome! … It was a dream week! Thank you!”
LEE CONSTABLE
“In short, the most organised festival I’ve ever been part of. It was fabulous.”
CLAIRE SAXBY
“One of the most organised, friendly and respectful events I’ve ever attended.”
