World Letter Writing Day

The Five Best Places for Kids To Write A Letter In The Eastern Suburbs

December 6, 2022

As we all know there are so many things to do in the Eastern Suburbs and many of us that have lived in the East for a number of years feel like we’ve pretty much done everything there is to do, but have you ever thought about taking the kids out in the East to write letters? There are many benefits in getting children to write letters. Studies have shown that children who write handwritten letters have stronger reading and spelling skills, there’s no autocorrect when you’re writing a letter, so children learn how to spell a lot quicker…

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Story to Story

Why are fine motor skills important for children learning to write?

October 11, 2022

You can help your child write their letters on lines at home with our tips and activities to support the handwriting practice they do at school. There are many factors at play as your child learns to form and practise their first letters. They’ll need to learn to grasp a pencil correctly and also how to form the letters properly. In addition, they’ll need to judge how much room they need to write their letters. Can you imagine how many passport forms can’t be used because some-one misjudges how much space they need for their signature? Well, it’s the same and…

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Education & study, In the Media, Letter writing, Uncategorized

Business booms for Melbourne’s last typewriter repairman, Tom Koska

October 2, 2022

A little over a year ago, Melbourne typewriter repairman Tom Koska carefully peeled open a letter from a grateful customer. He was used to it, of course — as the last Australian tradesman qualified to recondition these writing relics, many a client had tapped out a message of gratitude. But none was quite like this: “Dear Tom,” the letter began. “Word has reached the shores of the USA of your shop, of your servicing of typewriters and the Down Under Type-O-Verse. “Good on you, Mate. “I hope to return to your island nation and, if possible, your neck of the woods. When I do I will find your shop…

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Inspiration, Sydney

The Queen’s Secret Letter in Sydney: A Message from 1986 That Cannot Be Opened Until 2085

September 19, 2022

Hidden in plain sight in the heart of Sydney is one of the city’s most fascinating mysteries — a sealed letter written by Queen Elizabeth II that will remain unopened until the year 2085. The letter, penned by Her Majesty in November 1986, is addressed to the Lord Mayor of Sydney and the people of the city. It was personally sealed by the Queen with strict instructions that no one should read its contents for 99 years. For now, the message remains a complete mystery. A Royal Time Capsule in the Queen Victoria Building The letter is safely stored inside…

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News

Why Writing Letters Is Still Important Today.

July 20, 2022

We tell you why the art of letter writing is still relevant in this digital age and in what ways it benefits your child “How wonderful it is to be able to write someone a letter! To feel like conveying your thoughts to a person, to sit at your desk and pick up a pen, to put your thoughts into words like this is truly marvelous.” Haruki Murakami (Norwegian Wood) The first recorded letter written by hand was by the Persian Queen Atossa around 500 BC. Little did she know that she was starting a trend that would be followed by generations…

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In the Media

Letter Writing Class – Classroom BTN

April 18, 2022

LEELA VARGHESE, REPORTER: Your trusty old letterbox. If it could speak it would probably say something like: I’m so lonely. I never get letters anymore. I mean every so often I get a bill or junk … Click here to check out the video Writing A Letter For Business

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In the Media, Inspiration

World Letter Writing Day Founder Richard Simpkin Interview Studio 10

April 18, 2022

Richard Simpkin founded World Letter Writing Day in 2014. He visits schools to do letter writing workshops with kids. He encourages children & adults to take a break from social media & write a letter to someone. Richard & his son Oliver appeared on Studio 10 in September 2019 to talk about why its important to write letters. View on YouTube Celebrate World Letter Writing Day – 1 September

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Writing A Letter For Business

April 18, 2022

A few years ago I was working on my third book which is titled; 100 Australian Legends – The People Who Shaped A Nation. I spent seventeen years meeting, photographing & interviewing 100 Iconic Australians. One of the legends I met & interviewed was Frank Lowy who is the founder of Westfield Shopping Centres. Mr Lowy is a multi billionaire & obviously a very busy person. I knew to get his attention I had to approach him in a different way. I knew that if I sent an email to Westfield that it would be unlikely that it would get…

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“The War To End All Wars”

April 18, 2022

Alec Campbell was the last person to survive the battle of Gallipoli. I was fortunate to spend two days with Alec & his wife Kathleen in February 2002 to photograph him & interview him about his incredible life. Letter to Alec Campbell January 2002 BIO: Alec Campbell Bio by Richard Simpkin Portrait of Alec Campbell; Richard Simpkin 2002. Alec Campbell – WWI & Last Survivor of Gallipoli From all the nations that enlisted, Alec Campbell became the face for all who served at Gallipoli. He didn’t want to, nor did he understand why; but history books will show that Alec…

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Sir Donald Bradman

April 18, 2022

In 1997 I wrote a letter to cricketing great & one of my idols; Sir Donald Bradman. I asked him what would be the right cricket bat to buy & also asked him if he was ever scared of being hit during his cricketing career. He was incredibly generous to reply to my letter. The Importance of Handwritten Letters — And Why Barack Obama Wrote 10 Every Night

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The Five Best Places for Kids To Write A Letter In The Eastern Suburbs

Why are fine motor skills important for children learning to write?

Business booms for Melbourne’s last typewriter repairman, Tom Koska

The Queen’s Secret Letter in Sydney: A Message from 1986 That Cannot Be Opened Until 2085

Why Writing Letters Is Still Important Today.

Letter Writing Class – Classroom BTN

World Letter Writing Day Founder Richard Simpkin Interview Studio 10

Writing A Letter For Business

“The War To End All Wars”

Sir Donald Bradman

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