Clifton State High School

08/09/2026

GET READY FOR INK — TWO DAYS TO GO! 🎒

INK is almost here, so it’s time to start getting organised for Friday.

Students coming to INK should remember to bring:

💧 A refillable water bottle — chilled refill stations will be available throughout the day
☕ Morning tea — please bring your own
📝 A notebook and pen — you’ll want somewhere to capture ideas, experiment and write
📚 Money/card for books — The Book Tree will be at INK with books available to purchase, plus opportunities for author signings
💡 Your ideas — bring your curiosity, creativity and willingness to try something new

If you have pre-ordered lunch during registration, that will be waiting for you on the day. Payments via cash or eftpos.

And everything else?
We’ve got it covered.
Your presenters are ready.
Your workshops are waiting.

INK is nearly here.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Two days to go!

Read today. Write tomorrow. Change the story.

07/09/2026

YOUR WORDS COULD GO FURTHER…

We’ve talked about the workshops.
We’ve introduced the presenters.
We’ve told you what to expect at INK.
But perhaps we haven’t told you everything.

There might be something else waiting for the writers, storytellers and students who have something to say.

Something that could take the ideas sparked at INK beyond the festival itself.

Could it involve your writing?

Could your words end up somewhere unexpected?

Could there possibly be another opportunity coming?

You’ll have to wait and see.

✨ Revealed at INK 2026.
📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Be there for what comes next.

06/09/2026

YOUR INK DAY | WHAT TO EXPECT

INK is almost here — and this is what the day will look like.

Students will begin together with our welcome and keynote before heading into the workshops they selected during registration.

Across the day, there will be time to:

🎤 hear from our keynote presenter
✍️ take part in three workshop sessions
☕ stop for morning tea
🍴 enjoy lunch
📚 browse books available to purchase from The Book Tree
💡 explore new ideas, stories and possibilities
🤝 connect with presenters and the wider INK experience

Because students have chosen different workshops, no two INK days will look exactly the same, your experience will be shaped by the sessions you selected.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Get ready for a great day of stories, ideas and creativity.

Read today. Write tomorrow. Change the story.

03/09/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO — INK IS COMING!

The countdown is officially on.

In just one week, students from across our region will come together at Clifton State High School for INK 2026 — Imagination. Narrative. Knowledge.

A full day of:

🎤 Keynote inspiration
✍️ Hands-on workshops
⭐ Masterclass experiences
🧭 Pathways, possibilities and future opportunities

Students will spend the day learning from authors, journalists, educators and industry professionals — exploring stories, ideas, creativity and where strong communication skills can take them.

We’ve introduced the presenters.

Students have chosen their workshops.

Registrations are closed.

Now we just have to count down the days.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

One week to go. We can’t wait to welcome you to INK.

Read today. Write tomorrow. Change the story.

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Joseph on his outstanding performance at the recent Darling Downs (DD) 10-12 Years Track and Field Trials!

Joseph has been selected to represent the DD Multiclass (MC) team in five events at the State Championships, which will be held in Brisbane this October.

We wish Joseph the very best of luck as he competes at this event!

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

INK 2026 REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TODAY!

This is it — today is the final day for Years 10–12 students to secure their place at INK 2026.

Students have been emailed the workshop information and registration link.

Before registering, take a look through the program and choose the workshops that interest you most — from creative writing, poetry and drama to journalism, horror writing, publishing, pathways and more.

At INK, you choose your experience.

👉 Check your email
👉 Choose your workshops
👉 Submit your registration today

Registrations close Wednesday 2 September.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Don’t miss your chance to be part of INK 2026.

Read today. Write tomorrow. Change the story.

31/08/2026

INK 2026 REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!

There’s just one day left for Years 10–12 students to secure their place at INK 2026.

Students have been emailed the workshop information and registration link, so now is the time to explore the program, choose the sessions that appeal most and submit your registration.

At INK, students get to build their own festival experience — selecting from workshops across Imagination, Narrative and Knowledge, including creative writing, poetry, journalism, drama, horror writing, publishing, pathways and more.

👉 Check your email.
👉 Choose your workshops.
👉 Complete your registration before it closes.

Registrations close Wednesday 2 September.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Final chance to secure your place at INK!

31/08/2026

MEET THE PRESENTERS | TIFFANY FITCH

Ready to step into the darker side of storytelling?

Writer and editor Tiffany Fitch is coming to INK 2026 with a workshop for students who like their stories creepy, unsettling and just a little bit terrifying.

In Into the Darkness: The Art of Horror Writing, Tiffany will explore how writers use atmosphere, suspense, setting and memorable monsters to create fear and keep readers on edge.

Students will then put those techniques into practice, experimenting with their own ideas and beginning to craft original horror writing designed to get under the reader’s skin.

For students who love horror, suspense, dark fiction — or simply want to push their creative writing in a completely new direction — this one is going to be fun.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Read today. Write tomorrow. Change the story.

31/08/2026

MEET THE PRESENTERS | GRAHAM PERRETT

How can the right words influence decisions, represent communities and make a difference?
Author, former Federal MP, teacher and lawyer Graham Perrett is bringing a lifetime of experience in communication, leadership and public life to INK 2026.

In Words That Make a Difference, Graham will explore how strong writing and carefully chosen language can inform, persuade and give people a voice.

Drawing on his experiences across education, law and Parliament, Graham will show students that communication is about far more than getting words onto a page — it can shape conversations, advocate for others and create change.

A great workshop for students interested in leadership, advocacy, public speaking or becoming more confident communicators.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Clifton State High School
🎓 Years 10–12

Read today. Write tomorrow. Change the story.