We got a whole column published in the Nelson Mail. What a great way for students to show that they are engaged citizens who are prepared to share their opinions on issues that matter to them. I loved the huge buzz of excitement the class got when they saw their names in print, some even took a quick photo on their phones to show their parents! I was really impressed by the quality of the writing that the students put together after Kate Davidson, from the Nelson Mail, came to discuss with the class the excitement of being a journalist. The students then looked at the paper's coverage of a local issue - the redevelopment of Rocks Road and wrote their own informed opinion.
