Adelaide Writers’ Week Schools Day

10am-10:30am

SQUIZ KIDS with Bryce Corbett

Teacher Resource

It's Australia's number one news podcast for kids - and its Newshounds program is teaching a new generation how to spot misinformation when they come across it online.

Join Bryce Corbett, host of this award-winning family podcast, for a sneak-peek behind the Squiz Kids curtain as he brings to life live on stage all your favourite segments, including Animal Kingdom, Spin The Globe and The Kids vs Adult S'Quiz.

It's news without the nasties. A helping of sugar-coated broccoli. Curriculum-aligned and designed to develop healthy news habits and spark kids' curiosity about the wondrous world around them.

Suitable for ages 8-12. Years 3-7

10:45am – 11:30am

Hey History! with Axel Clark

In this special live recording of Hey History! host Axel Clark asks historians Clare and Anna how historical objects can help us learn history.

What can a piece of ochre tell us about Australia’s Deep Time History? Can an old gold pan help us to hear the past? We’ll look at how museums decide what objects to include in their collections, and how everyday objects all around us can link us to people from the past. You might even have a special object in your family from the past you’d like to tell us about!

Suitable for ages 8-12. Years 3-7

11:45am – 12:30pm

Forbidden Journal of Rufus Rumble #1 with Nick Long and Robin Tatlow-Lord

Strap yourself in for what will be the funniest session at Schools Day!

Try not to lose your recess when you laugh-out-loud with author Nick Long as he discusses the makings of his first book of the Forbidden Journal of Rufus Rumble series. Nick will be joined by illustrator Robin Tatlow-Lord where she will share her insights on how she visually brought the “WORST SPACE CREW EVER!” to life.

Join your students with a little bit of silly outer space escapism.

Suitable for ages 8-12. Years 3-7

10am – 10:50am

The Skin I’m In

Teacher Resource

Steph Tisdell is a writer, actor and an award-winning comedian. She's a proud Yidinji woman, and her words sparkle with humour, depth and authenticity in this extraordinary debut novel that explores cultural and personal expectations, and responsibilities.

Steph’s interest in politics and sense of social justice matched with her formidable intelligence enables her to deliver social insights that challenge cultural stereotypes in a way that is hilarious, relatable and, importantly, as a proud Indigenous woman, powerful.

Suitable for ages 13+  Years 8-12

11am – 11:50am

Dirrayawadha (Rise Up) with Anita Heiss

Anita Heiss is breathing new life into Australian historical epic with her novel Dirrayawadha (Rise Up).

Join the conversation as she takes students through the power of storytelling, shedding light on her experiences as an Indigenous writer, navigating the worlds of literature and First Nation’s advocacy.

Students will be enlightened by her truth telling and storytelling.

Suitable for ages 13+  Years 8-12

12:30pm – 1:20pm

On Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy with Amie Kaufman and Lili Wilkinson

Join authors and pals, Amie Kaufman and Lili Wilkinson for an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the art of writing young adult sci-fi and fantasy!

This dynamic duo will offer students a deep dive into their writing processes, sharing methods for crafting immersive fantasy settings that feel both magical and relatable. Students will walk away with practical tips on storytelling, inspiration for their own writing, and a fresh perspective on the craft of sci-fi and fantasy.

Suitable for ages 13+  Years 8-12

1:30pm – 2:20pm

What’s all this about artificial intelligence?

In 2024, you basically couldn’t make it through the day without hearing terms like “A.I.”, “Artificial Intelligence” or “ChatGPT” being thrown around. It’s safe to say A.I. is everywhere! But what is it? What can it and can’t it do? Should we be scared?

These are the sorts of things Dr Matt Agnew will discuss in this session on A.I. and the ethics surrounding its development and use. Technology continues to advance at an accelerating rate, A.I. is no exception. To make sure it serves us safely, enriches our lives, and has a positive impact on humanity, we need to make sure we properly understand it, and identify the dangers that could result if we’re not careful in how we build it, and how we use it.

Suitable for ages 13+  Years 8-12