Within Reach

Within Reach celebrates perseverance, personal triumph, and the human spirit through compelling fiction and non-fiction. This HighWire Magazine issue presents stories of individuals who have overcome significant obstacles to reach their goals-from Kyle MacDonald's now-famous red paper clip trade-up challenge to personal tales of learning from mistakes and finding inner strength. Designed for readers aged 11+, this collection encourages students to consider what drives ambition, how we deal with setbacks, and why resilience is so important. It's a powerful tool for building empathy, determination, and a growth mindset in the classroom.

Educational Benefits:

• Fosters empathy through personal and inspirational stories.
• Promotes discussion about goal setting and perseverance.
• Enhances comprehension of narrative and expository texts.
• Supports social and emotional learning through real-world examples.

Classroom Ideas:

• Write a story about achieving a personal goal against the odds.
• Reflect on a time you learned from a mistake.
• Research an inspiring Australian who achieved success through resilience.
• Create a motivational poster based on one of the stories.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for students aged 11+
• A4 size: 210mm x 297mm
• Fully classroom safe; no small parts or inappropriate content
• Includes an optional teaching guide for structured activities