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Year 10 English
I am extremely pleased to be able to share this outstanding example of student writing with our school community. Matisse has received 100% for this submission which addressed all of the outcomes on the rubric and showed excellent writing craft.
We have some truly inspirational writers in this class so stay tuned - I will share more in the coming weeks!
The Old Farmhouse - Matisse Donnellon
The original farmhouse still stood on the hill as a grim reminder of the events of that day years ago. Somehow the house withered away along with Daniel. The slats grew tired and the roof was worn but showed familiarity, warmth and a sort of understanding. Something that no one else could offer.
Daniel had just come home from an afternoon at the pub drinking schooners with his neighbour, Darrel. The pub was extremely old, but stood as tall as a mountain. Over the hours he’d have a chat with all the people he knew. He talked to Chris the postman about the footy, he talked to Lisa about her cafe down the road, to Truck and Pete about the dog races and to Anthony about his crops. Daniel grew up in this town, would most likely die in this town and would do anything for anyone in this town.
The afternoon sun was glaring, ..... (to continue reading click here)
