Write a Book in a Day

On 11 August, students will write a book in a day to raise money for children’s cancer research.

Write a Book in a Day, is an annual competition promoting literacy, collaboration and creativity, administered by independent national charity, The Kids’ Cancer Project.

This year the school has entered both junior and senior teams in the competition. Students will be given a brief and within 12 hours they will write, illustrate, and submit a storybook targeted to a youth audience. Completed books are uploaded to an online library to give access to children undergoing treatment in hospitals across the country.

The event gives our students the opportunity to develop skills that will set them up for life such as teamwork, problem-solving and leadership. It is also an incredible opportunity to encourage and develop their creative writing skills.

In 2020, more than 7600 writers and illustrators in 1000 separate teams participated in Write a Book in a Day, raising more than $530,000 for vital scientific research through The Kids’ Cancer Project.

With more children dying of cancer in Australia than any other disease, Col Reynolds, Founder of The Kids’ Cancer Project is eager for the community to get behind what he views as a major health concern.

“On average every year in Australia 156 children die of cancer. That’s about five classrooms of children, or almost three whole bus loads,” he said. “If there was a stretch of road that consistently had that many fatalities the whole country would be up in arms, we need to have that same level of concern directed to kids’ cancer.”

“It warms my heart to see kids helping kids. That’s why I’m so proud of the way students, through Write a Book in a Day, are helping to change these statistics and I know their sponsors will give generously to encourage their creative and philanthropic endeavours,” said Mr Reynolds.

You can support our school’s fundraising initiative by donating to our team fundraising pages.

Junior Team 1 (students in year 7-9) Donate now

Junior Team 2 (students in year 7-9) Donate now

Senior Team (students in year 10-12) Donate now

You can also give directly to The Kids’ Cancer Project online www.thekidscancerproject.org.au