Last week the K,1,2 students were very excited to receive letters from the students at St Xavier’s School in Lake Cargellico. Everyone read their letters from their pen pal and then had to write back.

It was wonderful to have a specific purpose and audience for our writing task. The children answered questions from their pen pals and told them about their favourite sports, books and activities.

We located Lake Cargellico on a map and worked out how long it would take to drive there.

We hope to hear back from our pen pals before the end of term and learn more about their school and lifestyle.

Photos show Kindergarten reading the letter they received from their pen pal, Year 1 displaying their finished letters and Year 2 writing their draft letters.