Shared Stories is an annual anthology of creative works by primary and secondary students from Catholic schools across Victoria.
The anthology commenced in 2006 with funding from the Felton Bequest. The concept was imagined in response to the Cronulla riots in Sydney, which challenged us as educators to explore positive and affirming ways of sharing experiences and ideas across cultural and social groups throughout Victoria.
In its 18th year, the anthology forms part of the permanent collection of the State Library of Victoria.
SHARED STORIES 2023 – Inspire
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Details about the launch date and format to come.
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Details about the launch date and format to come.
SHARED STORIES 2022 – Imagine if…
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SHARED STORIES 2021 – Chasing Happiness
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Details about the launch date and format to come.
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Details about the launch date and format to come.
SHARED STORIES 2020 – Respect
CLICK HERE to download a digital copy of the 2020 Shared Stories Anthology.
The Guest Speaker was author and media commentator, Yassmin Abdel-Magied. To learn more about Yassmin CLICK HERE
To watch Yassmin speak at the 2020 Shared Stories Virtual Launch, CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to download a digital copy of the 2020 Shared Stories Anthology.
The Guest Speaker was author and media commentator, Yassmin Abdel-Magied. To learn more about Yassmin CLICK HERE
To watch Yassmin speak at the 2020 Shared Stories Virtual Launch, CLICK HERE
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SHARED STORIES 2019 – Gratitude
The Guest Speaker was author, Tim Cope. To learn more about Tim CLICK HERE Our gratitude to Xavier, Kostka Hall Campus, for hosting the event this year. Read an article about the anthology from news at CCI Personal Insurance: CLICK HERE |
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SHARED STORIES 2018 – Live Simply, Simply Live
The Guest Speaker was Ms Peggy O'Neal. To learn more about Ms O'Neal CLICK HERE
The Guest Speaker was Ms Peggy O'Neal. To learn more about Ms O'Neal CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for the PDF version of Volume 1, 2018 Shared Stories Anthology - 576 pages
CLICK HERE for the PDF version of Volume 2, 2018 Shared Stories Anthology - 28 pages
SHARED STORIES 2017 – Journey
The Guest Speaker was: GLENN MANTON. To learn more about Glenn CLICK HERE.
The Guest Speaker was: GLENN MANTON. To learn more about Glenn CLICK HERE.
Click here to see the online version of the 2017 anthology; it is a very large 572 page PDF file
Read about the 2017 CCI Award Winner, Jana Papantoniou on our sponsors' website! Thank you CCI for featuring this emerging talent.
Here is an excerpt:
Eyes set on something fine... interview with emerging artist Jana Papantoniou
The Winner of the Shared Stories 2017 entries for the anthology Journey was recently announced. Jana Papantoniou, Year 12 student from Star of the Sea College, won for her work titled Concealment. The work comprises three drawings in black ink, and communicates the hidden struggle of a collective youth.
The Shared Stories theme of 'Journey' resulted in an exceptionally strong output of creative works that shined a light on the art of language in our personal journeys. Students explored their own journeys and... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Now a past student of Star of the Sea College, Brighton VIC, we wish Jana all the best for her studies at The University of Melbourne.
Here is an excerpt:
Eyes set on something fine... interview with emerging artist Jana Papantoniou
The Winner of the Shared Stories 2017 entries for the anthology Journey was recently announced. Jana Papantoniou, Year 12 student from Star of the Sea College, won for her work titled Concealment. The work comprises three drawings in black ink, and communicates the hidden struggle of a collective youth.
The Shared Stories theme of 'Journey' resulted in an exceptionally strong output of creative works that shined a light on the art of language in our personal journeys. Students explored their own journeys and... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Now a past student of Star of the Sea College, Brighton VIC, we wish Jana all the best for her studies at The University of Melbourne.