Student News | Issue 7 2013
In This Issue: Congratulation Dr Rosanne Hawke Obituary – Dr Brain Trainor (Feb 24th 1948 – July 12th 2013) Me. Magazine Winner AUSSE Survey
During the school holidays, Tabor Adelaide offered a 2-day Modern Poetry Professional Development Workshop. English teachers, secondary students, poets and creative writers attended this outstanding event. The workshop-style course focused on poetry from the 1950’s to today. It included contemporary song lyrics, Rap and Hip hop, as well as work from TS Eliot, WB Yeats, Dylan Thomas and a selection of Australian Aboriginal poets. Participants were encouraged to bring their own poems for discussion during the sessions. Local Rappers Hayden, Chris and Melissa performed on the afternoon of the day. They spoke about effective poetry rap writing and the influences poetry has on their work.
SALA Launch
The workshop showcased a great range of modern poetry, as well as some interesting ways poetry can be expressed and used. Overall, the workshop was well attended and participants explored a diverse range of contemporary texts that expressed the values, experiences and interests of their creators. Key dates to remember! Remember to make note of the following dates:
8 August
SALA Launch
8 - 23 August SALA Exhibition
17 August Tabor Adelaide Open Day