Each week, students were encouraged to research a topic of interest that would spark a piece for them to compose.
It was amazing to see the students become real life journalists throughout the course of the project.
Students worked together to brainstorm topics of interest and also learnt how to become experts in writing news reports, feature articles, reviews, interview articles, and entertainment pieces. Each student who was in the Journalism PIP group has contributed an article (or two) for this magazine.
The articles in the magazine ranged from news reports on current events such as the return from school after COVID, as well as Mr De Vries' involvement at the Sod Turning Ceremony. Students also included opinion pieces on Tik Tok, celebrities, sport, gaming, and reviews on books and films.
This magazine is a culmination of all their hard work. Our students have certainly done a wonderful job putting everything together.
The Term 2 Santa Sophia Journalist PIP group have successfully produced a professional magazine that has demonstrated their capacity to be real life journalists.
by Mrs Kihi
Santa Sophia Catholic College
www.santasophiaboxhill.catholic.edu.au
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