Penrith/Blue Mountains School Scrabble

The Western Scrabble Network believes that an effective community has representation across all age groups. To this end, WSN is committed to assisting interested teachers in developing Scrabble as an activity for the students of their school. To enable us to provide this service, we are seeking the following:

Teachers who are prepared to spend one lunchtime each week for the purpose of running an in-school Scrabble meeting;
Preferably, these teachers should have a basic understanding of the game. Ideally, they should enjoy playing the game;
School Principals who are keen to expand the extra-curricular offerings of the school, with appropriate support from committed volunteers from the Western Scrabble Network and the broader Scrabble community;
School children who are keen to commence a group, and would like us to formally approach their school to get one started;
A willingness to learn the tournament style of playing;
A willingness to consider participating in Scrabble events outside of the school community, given appropriate preparation and invitations. Such events include: inter-school competitions, junior tournaments, regular tournaments hosted by the member clubs of the Australian Scrabble Players Association (ASPA).

Our focus is on schools in the Far-Western Sydney/Blue Mountains regions, however, we welcome enquiries from other regions and we will endeavour to put you into contact with someone who will be able to assist.

If you are a school student, teacher or principal and you would like to see a Scrabble Club started in your school, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

For a minimal cost, we will provide a starter kit which will contain two game sets, 2 Macquarie dictionaries, a booklet of allowable two and three-letter words with definitions, laminated word lists, rules of play and more;
More importantly, you will receive assistance in getting the club off the ground, plus ongoing support from your region co-ordinator. Suggestions to make playing more fun and useful tips which will help your club run more smoothly;
Included in the initial package in 12 months ASPA membership for the school (normally costing $20). This will enable students and teachers of the school to attend Scrabble Tournaments at reduced rates and will ensure that the school receives the quarterly "Across The Board" magazine, which has lots of useful articles and news items relating to Scrabble and the Scrabble community;
You'll become part of the broader Scrabble Community! This includes players of all ages and backgrounds from right around Australia and the English-speaking world.