Abbotsleigh Literary Festival25 to 27 March 2020 Festival programSeeing books: a celebration of writers, illustrators and performers

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Welcome from Mrs Megan Krimmer Headmistress Abbotsleigh

Special events

Location mapSenior School campus map

About our festival

General information

Junior School campus map

Festival presenters

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Welcome‘There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.’

Jacqueline Kennedy

As we embark on a new decade, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to Abbotsleigh’s Literary Festival, celebrating all things literary 2020. I truly believe that the love of reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give our young people. Literature opens up so many worlds well beyond our own, and to be completely cocooned in a book, so much so, that you are unaware of the world around you, is simply sublime.

Literature gives voice to ideas and questions, it promotes deep understanding of place and identity, and it especially gives rise to empathy and an understanding of people in different times and different places. As C.S. Lewis once said, ‘literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches [it]...’ Further, literature helps us to think critically and creatively which is so important for our young people today and tomorrow.

This year’s festival is rich and varied and we are confident that our wonderful array of authors, illustrators, literary experts and performers will not only be inspirational, but they will also spark much creativity and critical thinking among all who participate. In addition, our girls, students from other schools, parents and staff will be given great opportunities to share ideas about reading, writing and responding to literature.

We are especially pleased that renowned broadcaster and author, Andrew Daddo, will open the festival in the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery on Tuesday 24 March. Then, over the next days, participants in our celebration of all things literary will have the opportunity to hear much-loved authors such as Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey, Aura Parker, and John Larkin, to name but a few. They will also be treated to the wonderful work of illustrators and performers.

I would like to thank Mrs Bronwyn Foxall, Head of the Betty Archdale Library, and Mrs Patrice Marchbank, Teacher Librarian in the Palmer Library, and their teams for bringing this wonderful array of talent together and allowing us the opportunity to share more deeply in the delights of literature at Abbotsleigh.

‘The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.’

Dr Seuss

Mrs Megan Krimmer Headmistress

About our festival

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Abbotsleigh hosted its first Literary Festival in 2003, to celebrate literature and the joy of reading. This biennial festival offers students from all over New South Wales the opportunity to be inspired by renowned Australian authors, illustrators, poets, journalists and playwrights.

Over the years, the festival has hosted a number of high profile Australian authors such as Andy Griffiths, Aaron Blabey, Jackie French, John Marsden and Morris Gleitzman.

The festival has become the highlight on the literary calendar for students and schools throughout NSW and has instilled a love of books, reading and writing in thousands.

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The world of BanjoThis much-loved incursion examines the poetry of AB ‘Banjo’ Patterson. The sensational show looks at Australiana, poetic language and Modern Australian History through the lens of one of Australia’s greatest writers. The show comprises the classic poems: Mulga Bill’s Bicycle, The Man From Ironbark, and The Geebung Polo Club.

Book session 32 Friday 27 March 10.40-11.20 am

Festival presenters

Sarah AyoubSarah Ayoub is a journalist and author who is passionate about empowering young women to see the value in their own personal stories. Her YA novels are Hate is Such a Strong Word and The Yearbook Committee. Her work has appeared in Marie-Claire, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Sunday Style, Girlfriend, CLEO and more. Sarah attended a mono-cultural school from Kindergarten to year 12 and the culture shock she experienced out in the real world inspired her to write her debut novel about race, identity, gender and belonging. ‘I love exploring the complexity of the teenage spirit and believe that teenage girls in particular need to be aware of their potential through positive portrayals of gender sans the stereotypes we often see.’

www.sarahayoub.com Book session 27 Friday 27 March 8.20-9.20 am

Cheeky Emus – Eleanor ClaphamA hands-on workshop giving all children the chance to learn dance, language and music. Join Eleanor on this fun filled musical adventure to learn all about emus and their songs, stories and dances. An exciting and interactive workshop, inspired by the language, songs, stories and dances of the Murrawarri people.

Book session 29 Friday 27 March 10.30-11.20 am

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Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael KingAndrew and Stephen will bring their fabulously funny new illustrated junior fiction series Atticus Van Tasticus to life in this fun stage show style talk, complete with costumes, pirate speak and illustrations.

The book series is set in 1750, when times were tough and teeth were rotten … young Atticus Van Tasticus narrowly escapes a life down the coal mines – or worse, going to school – when he gets to choose the gift of a pirate ship from his Grandnan’s treasure pile.

Atticus pulls together a rag-tag bunch of misfits and sets out on a piratin’ life. Come to the event and find out more!

Book session 3 Wednesday 25 March 10.40-11.20 am

Book session 9 Wednesday 25 March 11.30 am-12.10 pm

Gregg Dreise Gregg Dreise is on an adventure to take children (and big children at heart) on a journey to riverbanks and rock faces across his parts of Australia. His storytelling uses didgeridoos, guitars, daggy jokes and most importantly, meaningful and memorable insight into his Aboriginal culture. His engaging presentation style allows audiences to interact with singing, dancing, movement and language to joyfully pass on Australia’s beautiful yet endangered history. His passion for storytelling, art and stories is embedded into his performances to create memorable experience with words, art, music and culture.

Book session 30 Friday 27 March 10.40-11.30 am

Book session 34 Friday 27 March 11.30 am-12.10 pm

Mick ElliottMick Elliott, the funniest Australian kids’ author in years, is a man who wears a lot of hats – illustrator, TV producer for Nickelodeon, scriptwriter, animator, and (of course) children’s book author. His hit book series, The Turners, was nominated for an Aurealis Award. His hilarious new illustrated series is Squidge Dibley Destroys the School.

Book session 12 Wednesday 25 March 12.20-1 pm

Fleur FerrisFleur’s first novel, Risk, won the Australian Family Therapists’ Award for Children’s Literature, the Sisters in Crime Davitt Awards for Best Young Adult Novel and Best Debut Book 2016, as well as a YABBA in 2017. She has also written Black, Wreck and Found for young adults. Nullaboo Hullabaloo is Fleur’s first novel for young readers.

Book session 24 Thursday 26 March 12-1.05 pm

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Emily GaleEmily’s writing includes Eliza Bloom’s Diary (2014), a duology for younger readers which has been published in several languages, as well as four novels for teenagers: Girl, Aloud (2009), Steal My Sunshine (2013) and The Other Side of Summer (2016) and its companion novel, I Am Out with Lanterns (2018). In 2017 The Other Side of Summer was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards (Writing for Young Adults) and the Aurealis Awards (Best Young Adult Novel).

Book session 16 Thursday 26 March 8-9.40 am

Morris Gleitzman Be inspired by one of Australia’s most successful and experienced children’s authors. We are thrilled that Morris Gleitzman is returning to our Literary Festival as all Morris’s books have been shortlisted for or have won numerous children’s book prizes here and overseas. Morris’s books have been published in about 20 countries, including the UK, the USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Indonesia, Czechoslovakia, Russia and China.

Book session 4 Wednesday 25 March 10.40-11.20 am

Book session 11 Wednesday 25 March 12-1 pm

Catherine GreerCatherine Greer has a BA and a Master’s degree in English Literature which she earned while in Canada. She now lives in Sydney and has written the beautiful growth mindset picture book Jacaranda Snow and the YA novel Love Lie Repeat about the pressure to be perfect…and three beautiful teenagers who can’t be, no matter how hard they try. It’s a thriller, a psychological family drama, and a page turner.

https://www.catherinegreer.com.au/

Book session 25 Thursday 26 March 12.20-1 pm

Tim HarrisTim Harris is one of the most exciting children’s authors in Australia. His first series of books, Exploding Endings, have primary-aged readers both captivated and laughing out loud. The first book in the series, Painted Dogs & Doom Cakes, was awarded Honour Book at the 2017 KOALAs. His second series, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables, contains his trademark quirkiness, mixed with a touch of poignancy.

Book session 8 Wednesday 25 March 11.30 am-12.10 pm

Book session 13 Wednesday 25 March 12.20-1 pm

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Jacqueline HarveyJacqueline Harvey is one of the most popular and loved children’s authors in Australia. She is the prolific author of the popular Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose and Kensy and Max series of books. Expect a joyful talk of fun and inspiration.

Book session 37 Friday 27 March 12.20-1 pm

Barry HeardBarry Heard fought in the jungles of Vietnam. He lost close friends and came close to losing his own life. It took about 30 years for the full impact of the horrors Barry had seen to overtake him. He suffered a devastating breakdown and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Barry wrote about his experiences in his first book, Well Done Those Men. He says most people he meets are totally repulsed by war, but few realise that the war is only part of the soldier’s battle. It’s the rest of his or her life they have to face.

The Operators is his latest book.

Book session 26 Thursday 26 March 2.05-3.15 pm

Amie KaufmanAmie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy for young adults. Her multi-award winning work has been published in 30 countries, and been described as ‘a game-changer’ (Shelf Awareness), ‘stylistically mesmerising’ (Publishers Weekly) and ‘out-of-this-world awesome.’ (Kirkus)

Book session 28 Friday 27 March 9.40-10.50 am

Book session 38 Friday 27 March 2.05-3.15 pm

Stephen Michael KingStephen Michael King is a major figure in Australia’s world of children’s publishing. He has written numerous books and has illustrated more than 50 titles.

Some of Stephen’s titles include Snail and Turtle are Friends, You, You Too, The Magnificent Tree (written by Nick Bland), Leaf and Prudence Wants a Pet. He was awarded the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Honour Book for Mutt Dog and Leaf. In 2015, he was nominated for three books in the CBCA Awards, an incredible achievement.

Book session 18 Thursday 26 March 10.40-11.20 am

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Belinda MurrellBelinda is a bestselling, internationally published children’s author with more than 30 books including The Sun Sword trilogy, 13 books in the popular Lulu Bell series and her award-winning timeslip novels. Her latest series is called Pippa’s Island about a group of best friends who start a secret club, which meets after school in a tower on top of a boatshed.

Book session 36 Friday 27 March 12.20-1 pm

Robert NewtonRobert Newton is a firefighter as well as a novelist! His first novel, My Name is Will Thompson, was published in 2001. Since then he has written several other novels for young people, including Runner, The Black Dog Gang (shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards), When We Were Two (winner of a Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction), and Promise Me Happy, a moving story about family, community, loss and violence.

Book session 1 Wednesday 25 March 9-10 am

Book session 7 Wednesday 25 March 10.45-11.50 am

Aura ParkerIf you are interested in whimsical illustrations, then you will love hearing from Aura Parker. Her presentations inspire imagination, courage and confidence in young readers.

Aura’s work will be on exhibition in the Grace Cossington Smith Gallery.

Book session 6 Wednesday 25 March 10.40-11.20 am

Book session 14 Wednesday 25 March 12.20-1 pm

Shakespeare Without Tears – Macbeth Designed to de-mystify Shakespeare, this will bring the language, characters, themes and humour to life. It will include a rapid-fire, five-minute summation of the plot. Students will be creatively involved in the presentation, and a Q & A session with the actors will is included.

Book session 23 Thursday 26 March 12-1.05 pm

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Shakespeare Without Tears – Romeo and Juliet Designed to de-mystify Shakespeare, this will bring the language, characters, themes and humour to life. It will include a rapid-fire, five-minute summation of the plot. Students will be creatively involved in the presentation, and a Q & A session with the actors will be included.

Book session 17 Thursday 26 March 10.40-11.50 am

Christopher RichardsonDr Christopher Richardson is a researcher, writer and teacher. Voyage of the Moon Child (in the Empire of the Waves series) is his first YA novel. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. He is a leading researcher in the politics and culture of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Book session 2 Wednesday 25 March 9-10 am

Book session 15 Wednesday 25 March 2.05-3.15 pm

Yvette PoshoglianYvette Poshoglian is the bestselling author of more than 30 books for children and young readers. She writes the wildly popular Ella and Olivia series (23 books and counting!), the Frankie Fox Girl Spy books, has written historical fiction including My Australian Story: Escape from Cockatoo Island, and has a new series: Puppy Diary for readers aged 6-9.

Book session 31 Friday 27 March 10.40-11.20 am

Book session 35 Friday 27 March 11.30 am-12.10 pm

Oliver PhommavanhWant to bring your kids to a session which will inspire them to read? Then this is it! Oliver Phommavanh loves to make people laugh, whether it’s on the page writing humour for kids or on stage as a stand-up comedian.

Book session 19 Thursday 26 March 10.40-11.20 am

Book session 22 Thursday 26 March 11.30 am-12.10 pm

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R.A. SprattR.A. Spratt unleashed the world’s most glamorous flying pig, Nanny Piggins, more than 10 years ago. Since then she has added The Peski Kids and Friday Barnes series. In 2019, The Peski Kids, Mystery of the Squashed Cockroach was the top selling book at the Sydney Writer’s Festival beating all the adult authors!

Book session 20 Thursday 26 March 10.40-11.20 am

Kate and Jol TempleWe are Kate and Jol Temple and we write silly books for kids. Some of them love to rhyme and others do not at all but all of them have pictures, because pictures are cool and anyone who says they’re not is a two headed yeti. We live in Sydney with our human sons and a dog that thinks it’s a raccoon.

Book session 5 Wednesday 25 March 10.40-11.20 am

Book session 10 Wednesday 25 March 11.30 am-12.10 pm

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Visitor SessionsTime Session

booking Speaker or event Suitable for Venue

9-10 am 1 Robert Newton Years 7-12 Assembly Hall, Senior School

9-10 am 2 Christopher Richardson Years 8-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

10.40-11.20 am 3Andrew Daddo and

Stephen Michael KingYears 2-6 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

10.40-11.20 am 4 Morris Gleitzman Years 3-7 Assembly Hall, Senior School

10.40-11.20 am 5 Kate and Jol TempleEarly Learning-

Year 1STEM rooms, Junior School

10.40-11.20 am 6 Aura Parker Years 1-4 Everett Hall, Junior School

10.45-11.50 am 7 Robert Newton Years 7-12 Global Learning Centre, Senior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 8 Tim Harris Years 3-6 Old Gym, Senior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 9Andrew Daddo and

Stephen Michael KingYears 2-6 Assembly Hall, Senior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 10 Kate and Jol Temple Years 1-3 Everett Hall, Junior School

12-1 pm 11 Morris Gleitzman Years 6-10 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

12.20-1 pm 12 Mick Elliott Years 3-6 Assembly Hall, Senior School

12.20-1 pm 13 Tim Harris Years 3-6 Old Gym, Senior School

12.20-1 pm 14 Aura ParkerEarly Learning-

Year 1STEM rooms, Junior School

2.05-3.15 pm 15 Christopher Richardson Years 8-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

Wed 25 Mar

Open for bookings for schools and indiviuals

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Open for bookings for schools and indiviuals

Time Session booking Speaker or event Suitable for Venue

8.-9.40 am 16 Emily Gale Years 7-11 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

10.40-11.50 am 17Shakespeare without tears – Romeo and Juliet

Years 7-12 Assembly Hall, Senior School

10.40-11.20 am 18 Stephen Michael King Years K-2 Lower Everett Space, Junior School

10.40-11.20 am 19 Oliver Phommavanh Years 3-6 STEM Rooms, Junior School

10.40-11.20 am 20 R.A. Spratt Years 3-6 Everett Hall, Junior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 21 Liz Anelli Years K-3 STEM Rooms, Junior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 22 Oliver Phommavanh Years 3-6 Everett Hall, Junior School

12-1.05 pm 23Shakespeare Without Tears – Macbeth

Years 7-12 Assembly Hall, Senior School

12-1.05 pm 24 Fleur Ferris Years 8-12 PDCH, Senior School

12.20-1 pm 25 Catherine Greer Years K-4 STEM Rooms, Junior School

2.05-3.15 pm 26 Barry Heard Years 8-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

Time Session booking Speaker or event Suitable for Venue

8.20-9.20 am 27 Sarah Ayoub Years 7-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

9.40-10.50 am 28 Amie Kaufman Years 7-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

10.30-11.20 am 29 Cheeky Emus Years K-2 Upper Music Room, Junior School

10.40-11.30 am 30 Gregg DreiseEarly Learning- Year 3

STEM Rooms, Junior School

10.40-11.20 am 31 Yvette Poshoglian Years 2-4 Lower Everett Space, Junior School

10.40-11.20 am 32 The World of Banjo Years 4 -6 Everett Hall, Junior School

11.20 am-12.20 pm 33 Amie Kaufman Years 7-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 34 Gregg DreiseEarly Learning- Year 2

Everett Hall, Junior School

11.30 am-12.10 pm 35 Yvette Poshoglian Years 2-4 STEM Rooms, Junior School

12.20-1 pm 36 Belinda Murrell Years 3-6 STEM Rooms, Junior School

12.20-1 pm 37 Jacqueline Harvey Years 3-6 Everett Hall, Junior School

2.05-3.15 pm 38 Amie Kaufman Years 7-12 Peter Duly Concert Hall, Senior School

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Special Events

Crime writingAlways wanted to write a crime novel? Then you won’t want to miss this workshop. 

Thursday 26 March 2020

9-12 noon $40 per person

Betty Archdale Library Abbotsleigh Senior School

Bookings

About DarcyDarcy-Lee Tindale is the Speech and Drama Coordinator at Abbotsleigh, actor, author, theatresports player, director and has appeared in television commercials, film and on stage. She has written comedy for radio, stage, media personalities, comedians and theatre restaurants. Darcy’s children’s books include Thumb Pickles and Other Cautionary Preserve, and What Good is a Goat? and her plays, poems, articles and short stories have been published in a number of publications and her work has been nominated for and won many awards.

Darcy has directed plays at Newtown Theatre, St Martin’s Theatre in Victoria, Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Belvoir Theatre, the Seymour Centre and Abbotsleigh. She has been a long time performer with IMPROAustralia, having performed in shows across NSW, and has been a judge and host for The Schools Theatresports Challenge.

Darcy is an author speaker with the Australian Society of Authors and Greenleaf Press. She is regularly invited to schools where she conducts workshops for students and adults on short story writing, playwriting and other aspects of the writing craft. Darcy has her ATCL and FTCL Trinity Guildhall Diploma and a BA in Creative Writing.

Champagne Opening with Andrew DaddoPlease join us as we launch this year’s festival with Australian actor, author and media personality Andrew Daddo at our sparkling opening event.

Tuesday 24 March 2020

6.30 pm $35 per person

Grace Cossington Smith Gallery Abbotsleigh Senior School

About Andrew Daddo Across a 30-year career in the Australian entertainment industry, Andrew Daddo has been many things: a TV presenter primarily with travel shows, golf, two Olympics, news, current affairs and MTV to his credit. He’s acted on stage and in film, speaks to corporates and school kids, and maybe best of all, is the author of 28 books for young people, many of which have been translated into anything from Portuguese to Korean and Japanese.

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A morning tea and drawing workshop to explore ways that illustrations are created to enhance stories or to give life to our imagination and experiences.

Friday 27 March 2020

9-11 am

$40 per person

(includes morning tea and all materials)

Grace Cossington Smith Gallery

Abbotsleigh Senior School

View and discuss the exhibition ‘Visualising Stories’ with illustrator/artist Tannya Harricks in the Gallery over a casual morning tea, then create sketches that illustrate a story based in memory, imagination or the written word.

Bookings

Visualising your Story

Visualising Stories 24 March to 23 April 2020

The Grace Cossington Smith Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition highlighting diverse approaches to contemporary children’s book illustration.Words and images have a dynamic interaction with each other. The illustrator uses their imagination and art skill to expand the story for the reader.The gallery is open Monday to Friday 10 am-5 pm and Saturday 9 am-4 pm Free entry.

Book a free guided tour

Liz Anelli Desert Lake by Pamela Freeman One Photo by Ross Watkins

Lorena Carrington Vasilisa the Wise and The Buried Moon by Kate Forsyth

Tannya Harricks Dingo by Claire Saxby and Mallee Sky by Jodi Toering

Bethany MacDonald Paperboy by Danny Parker

Aura Parker Cocoon and Twig by Aura ParkerImage: Tanya Harricks Dingo, 2018

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Tickets on sale nowTickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults per session.

Sessions have limited numbers so please book early to avoid disappointment.

For adult sessions, workshops and the champagne opening, please refer to individual event information through Humanitix.

Please note there is no allocated seating.

Tickets will be emailed once payment is confirmed. Bookings can be accepted online or via an invoice, which is available through the booking system. There are no refunds or exchanges once bookings are processed.

You will receive a confirmation email as well as an email with tickets through the online booking system.

With up to 4,000 students expected to take part over the three-day period, it is going to be a very busy week at Abbotsleigh. With this is mind, please note the following information that we hope will make your visit as easy and organised as possible.

General information

School bookings and reservation policyOne complimentary ticket is provided to teachers with each group of 20 children. Additional staff will need to purchase tickets. Invoices can be generated using the online booking system if needed. Although tickets will be released if payment is not received promptly.

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On the dayPlease arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your session’s scheduled time. This will allow time to check in with the visitor desk, visit author signings, to purchase books and locate session venues.

Food and drinkThere will be some food and drink available for purchase on the Senior School campus only.

Festival bookshopsThere will be bookshops on both campuses during the Festival, with books by the authors and illustrators available for purchase. At the end of each session, speakers will be available for book signings.

Check your locationFinal venue allocation is determined according to the number of tickets purchased for each session. Be aware that Abbotsleigh has two campuses and that sessions are spread across both.

Please check the website prior to your visit to determine the location of your sessions.

Junior School 22 Woonona Ave, Wahroonga Senior School 1666 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga

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Parking and bus drop-off pointsParking on both campuses is not available. You are strongly encouraged to take public transport. Wahroonga train station is a very short walk to both campuses. Please check the maps for drop-off points if required.

Photography and videography permissionsThe Abbotsleigh Literary Festival will be photographing and recording sessions throughout the event. These are for archival and marketing purposes and purchase of a ticket implies permission to use the photos for these purposes.

Supervision policyAll students must always be accompanied by a supervising adult while on campus. Accompanying staff/adults will have duty of care for their students while visiting the Abbotsleigh Literary Festival.

Insurance informationAbbotsleigh follows a comprehensive risk management program. As such, the campus is as safe as is reasonably practicable.

Visiting schools are reminded of their responsibility to conduct their own risk assessment and to mitigate risks that are reasonably foreseeable. This may involve a representative of the school visiting Abbotsleigh prior to an event to identify and assess hazards and associated risks.

Find out moreMrs Bronwyn Foxall Head of the Betty Archdale Library +61 2 9473 7774 literaryfestival@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au

Reading is the perfect hobby, and I’m sure a lot of people would

agree that there are a lot of wonderful reasons why reading is so

important to your development. Despite of all these amazing

benefits of reading at least a little every couple of days, it’s sad to

know that actually quite a lot of people don’t appreciate this

pleasant activity and don’t see why reading is so important.

Reading is the perfect hobby, and I’m sure a lot of people would

agree that there are a lot of wonderful reasons why reading is so

important to your development. Despite of all these amazing

benefits of reading at least a little every couple of days, it’s sad to

know that actually quite a lot of people don’t appreciate this

pleasant activity and don’t see why reading is so important.

Reading is the perfect hobby, and I’m sure a lot of people would

agree that there are a lot of wonderful reasons why reading is so

important to your development. Despite of all these amazing

benefits of reading at least a little every couple of days, it’s sad to

know that actually quite a lot of people don’t appreciate this

pleasant activity and don’t see why reading is so important.

Reading is the perfect hobby, and I’m sure a lot of people would

agree that there are a lot of wonderful reasons why reading is so

important to your development. Despite of all these amazing

benefits of reading at least a little every couple of days, it’s sad to

know that actually quite a lot of people don’t appreciate this

pleasant activity and don’t see why reading is so important.

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Junior School & Early Learning Centre 22 Woonona Avenue Wahroonga NSW 2076 Telephone 02 9473 7700

Senior School

(Cnr Ada Avenue) Wahroonga NSW 2076 Telephone 02 9473 7777

www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Code 02270F

1666 Pacific Highway

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