It’s Earth Day on April 22nd so let’s celebrate by writing about this amazing planet we call home. There are also several bush poet festivals in April so if you fancy yourself a Banjo Patterson send your bush poems in!
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Two very important observances occur this March – Ramadan and Easter.
Ramadan is from March 11 to April 9, and Easter falls between March 29 and April 1.
Both of these offer a time for reflection, community and celebration.
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A new year brings with it new resolutions, new hopes and new ideas! Do you have a new year’s resolution? What are your hopes for 2024? What are you planning to create this year?
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Here are two very special November events that will hopefully spark some reflections and creativity. One a sombre time of thanks and recollection, the other a joyous time of thanks and light.
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The year seems to be zooming by and there are lots of festivals and celebrations happening during the month of October. So this prompt is all about celebrating – whether it’s Dasshain, Halloween, World Teacher’s Day, World Pasta Day or something special that’s happening locally where you are – we’d love to read about it. Please send your celebrations poetry to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com
It’s National Tree Day on July 30 so this prompt is especially for any budding arborists or really for anyone who just loves trees! They are vital to our survival as a species, not just for their carbon busting abilities, but for their medicinal aid, shelter and beauty. If you’re a teacher there are some great sites to help you celebrate Cool Australia National Tree Day and Planet Ark Tree Day. I’m in awe of their underground network and connection to each other, and for the wellbeing they emanate. If you’ve ever hugged, been surrounded by, or simply touched a tree, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Please send your tree poetry to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com
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