Comments for Garth Dutton

Comment on Some Thoughts On Spelling by Renae Trentelman

Renae Trentelman — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:35:16 +0000

Where the bloody hell are you? Hope all is well…Merry Christmas. Just give us a bell so we know you are okay.

Comment on Some Thoughts On Spelling by Garth Dutton

Garth Dutton — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:02:51 +0000

Here is an update on this article that I’d like to share with you all.

I recently sent a copy of the article to Jane Lomax-Smith, the State Minister for Education and Childrens Services. She forwarded it to Jan Andrews, the Deputy Chief Executive of Schools and Children’s Services. Jan sent me a letter of thanks which read in part,

“The Minister has asked me to reply directly to your letter as this matter falls within my area of responsibility. Your article indeed highlights the unique difficulties of the English language and the problems posed for all students trying to understand the spelling rules that go with this form of communication. Your reference to etymology in order to make sense of spelling is an interesting connection for both students and teachers.”

(Etymology is the study of the origin and meaning of words)

Comment on Cape Du Couedic, Kangaroo Island – A Poem by Corey Stewart

Corey Stewart — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:34:20 +0000

I’ve always wanted to go to Kangaroo Island but never been however, after reading your poem about Cape Du Couedic, I really want to go now.

You write beautifully and I can’t wait for the next post.

Corey