The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) recognised the 71 students whose impressive writing skills are testament to the strong NSW curriculum and outstanding teaching taking place throughout NSW.
The Student Literary Awards combine the annual WriteOn competition, open to primary school students from Years 1 to 6, and the launch of the Young Writers Showcase, an anthology of exemplary compositions by HSC English Extension 2 students.
NESA CEO Paul Martin said these two events held together celebrate the skilful and creative writing of students from Year 1 through to Year 12.
'The Literary Awards are a wonderful way to see students of all ages celebrated for their literacy prowess.
'Their work covers the spectrum from primary schoolers' fun, imaginative and creative world of fiction to the moving, thought-provoking and meaningful work coming from our best writers who completed the 2022 HSC,' Mr Martin said.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car presented awards to students at the event, held at the State Library of NSW.
Mr Martin said literacy skills continue to be the foundation of all learning, in all subjects.
'Our NSW curriculum invites creativity, drives critical thinking and encourages expression – skills needed during school and throughout life beyond.
'Well done, to these talented students from all school sectors across the state,' Mr Martin said.
For primary school students, the WriteOn awards recognise students' ability to write clearly, challenge ideas, reflect on their learnings and help to foster a passion for expression.
For HSC students, being selected for the Young Writers Showcase is often only the beginning, with many past recipients going on to successful careers in media, the arts, publishing, law and medicine.