📰 Instructions

Your Task: Choose ONE of the three news topics below and write a news report/article about it. Use the 5 W's and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) to help you plan your story before you start writing.

📋 Topic 1: School Fundraiser Event

Background: Hillcrest Primary School held a massive fundraising event last Saturday to raise money for new playground equipment. The event included a sausage sizzle, face painting, bouncy castles, and a talent show. Over 300 families attended and the school raised $8,500.

Key Facts:

• Event raised $8,500 for new playground equipment
• Over 300 families attended
• Activities included sausage sizzle, face painting, bouncy castles, talent show
• Held on Saturday from 10am-3pm
• Principal Mrs Johnson says new equipment will be installed during school holidays

Planning Box - Use the 5 W's and H:

🏃‍♂️ Topic 2: New Student Gym Opens

Background: Riverside High School has officially opened a brand new fitness centre designed specifically for students aged 13-18. The $250,000 facility includes modern exercise equipment, a rock climbing wall, and space for group fitness classes. The gym will be open before school, during lunch breaks, and after school.

Key Facts:

• Cost $250,000 to build
• Open to students aged 13-18 years
• Features modern equipment, rock climbing wall, group fitness space
• Open before school (7:30am), lunch breaks, and after school (until 5pm)
• Qualified fitness instructor Mrs Sarah Chen will supervise
• Students need permission slip from parents to use facility

Planning Box - Use the 5 W's and H:

🐧 Topic 3: Local Wildlife Rescue

Background: A group of Year 7 students from Coastal Bay School discovered 15 injured little blue penguins on the beach during a science field trip yesterday. The students immediately contacted the Department of Conservation (DOC), and wildlife experts rescued all the penguins. The penguins had been affected by an oil spill from a small fishing boat.

Key Facts:

• 15 little blue penguins found injured on Coastal Bay Beach
• Discovered by Year 7 students during science field trip
• Penguins affected by oil spill from fishing boat accident
• DOC wildlife experts rescued all penguins
• Penguins taken to rehabilitation centre in Wellington
• Expected to recover and be released in 4-6 weeks
• Students praised for quick thinking and responsible action

Planning Box - Use the 5 W's and H:

✍️ Write Your News Report

Remember to include:

• A catchy headline
• An opening paragraph with the most important information
• Quotes from people involved
• Facts and details in order of importance
• Clear, simple language that readers can understand