I'm Catherine, founder of White Space Words and lover of words (of course), my family, and good coffee. I've taught English for thirty years, twenty-five of those as Head of English. So, you'd understand I care about words. A lot. I care especially about the power of words. In a world where words are misused, over-used, and used to create division, my mission is to promote the use of words for education and inspiration.
I'm Catherine, founder of White Space Words and lover of words (of course), my family, and good coffee. I've taught English for thirty years, twenty-five of those as Head of English. So, you'd understand I care about words. A lot. I care especially about the power of words. In a world where words are misused, over-used, and used to create division, my mission is to promote the use of words for education and inspiration.
My School Journey - A 12-part reflective writing program for students in their final year of high school.
Are you looking for a meaningful way to support your Year 12 students through their final school year? It’s an exciting yet challenging year of school for both Year 12 students and the staff who support them.
Here’s how the My School Journey program benefits your students:
Well-being booster - Writing helps students reflect, building habits that support mental health and personal growth to last a lifetime.
Create a personal keepsake - Students are supported through the year to create a precious, tangible memento of their schooling journey to keep or share.
Fosters a positive, pastoral care experience - This program offers a safe, non-assessed space for students to explore their thoughts, perfect as a pastoral care activity.
“Thank you so much. Such a great resource for our Seniors. The ideas, activities and formatting are so good.” Christine
Program Features:
A single comprehensive 44-page My School Journey digital student booklet - ready for immediate download/use
Students work independently supported by a flexible step-by-step 12-part approach to suit your cohort
Printable or Fillable PDF options - flexibility to cater for all learning needs; you decide whether your students will handwrite or work electronically
12 reflective writing topics – each with three prompt options and sentence starters
Writing sample – to guide students
Writing templates – including space for adding images
No direct teaching required
Accompanied by Teacher Guide (separate 12-page resource) to support program delivery
Why life-writing is key to Year 12 well-being
Life-writing isn’t just about capturing memories. Reflective writing helps students understand their journey, practice self-awareness, and strengthen communication skills. These skills foster resilience, improve mental well-being, and build essential habits for lifelong success.
How the program works:
Delivery/time allowance: The My School Journey program is designed with flexibility in mind, to suit your school’s schedule over the course of the Year 12 timeline.
As a guide, every fortnight (or to suit your cohort), students engage with a new writing prompt.
Allow around 20-30 minutes for students to reflect and write.
Use in pastoral care sessions, as part of class activities, or during quiet moments of self-reflection.
Ready for immediate download and use.
Please note: Resource licence is for single class/individual teacher use (up to 30 students). Please select multiple option if you would like to use this resource for multiple classes/whole cohort.
My Primary School Journey - A 12-part reflective writing program.
Upper Primary teachers - you know how significant the final year of primary school is for your students. It’s a time of reflection, growth, and preparing for the transition to high school.
My Primary School Journey is the perfect tool to support Year Six students:
By boosting well-being through celebrating the past and preparing for what lies ahead
To capture memories and create a personal keepsake
To provide a positive and safe thinking space
“A fabulous resource! My students have loved taking the time to think back over their primary years.” Carina
Program Features:
A single comprehensive 32-page My Primary School Journey digital student booklet - ready for immediate download/use
Students work independently supported by a flexible step-by-step 12-part approach to suit your cohort
Printable or Fillable PDF options - flexibility to cater for all learning needs; you decide whether your students will handwrite or work electronically
12 reflective writing topics – each with three questions and corresponding sentence starters
Writing sample – to guide students
Writing template for each topic
No direct teaching required
Accompanied by Teacher Guide (separate 12-page resource) to support program delivery
How it works:
Delivery/time allowance: The My Primary School Journey program is designed with flexibility in mind, to suit your school’s schedule over the course of the Year 6 timeline. Some schools use it every fortnight across the year; alternatively, the program could be implemented as a term’s focus, such as in Term 3 or Term 4 of Year 6.
For each of the 12 sessions, students engage with a new writing topic.
Allow around 20-30 minutes for students to reflect and write.
Use as a mindful activity to begin the day, as part of class activities, or during quiet moments of self-reflection.
The 12 Topics
First Days at School
My Special Friends
Memorable Teachers
Challenges
Learning Something New
Special Events
My Personal Growth
Change
Fun Times
Celebrating Milestones
Looking Ahead
Gratitude
Ready for immediate download and use.
Please note: Resource licence is for single class/individual teacher use (up to 30 students). Please select multiple option if you would like to use this resource for multiple classes/whole cohort.
