Gus Opie — Senior Short Story & Essay Writing — 11–15 January 2027

Gus Opie — Senior Short Story and Essay Writing

Gus will be presenting a very new opportunity at Primary Writers with our first Year 7 and 8 courses. These intensive courses are based on the Stage 4 syllabus.

Gus will focus on reading comprehension to help students find the deeper meanings of short story texts. Students will practise forming opinions, identifying an author’s purpose and developing their writing skills over the five days.

Students will be given clear instruction on how to write a PEEL essay structure, answer short and long responses, and use quotes to support their interpretations. This is a chance for students who finished Year 6 in 2026 to experience Senior School language and build confidence for 2027.

Monday 11 to Friday 15 January 2027: Year 7, 9:00–10:30am; Year 8, 11:45am–1:15pm. Maximum eight students per group.

Five-day price: $350 per student.

Booking and payment: The ticket price covers all five days. Select one ticket per student, book once and pay online to confirm the place; there is no need to book each day separately. By booking, you agree to Primary Writers’ Terms & Conditions.