sample media release

Last post I mentioned I'd put up a sample media release, so below is a media release I sent out today to Holy Cross College's local papers. I hope it gives readers a basic understanding of basic layout, structure, timing etc.

MEDIA RELEASE

Wednesday 4 August

Holy Cross College gearing up for Madrid 2011

800 students from Catholic secondary schools across Sydney will be celebrating all things Spanish at Holy Cross College on Thursday 19 August as they prepare for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid (WYD2011).

With España recently winning the football World Cup, students are keen to be a part of the ‘Nos Vamos a Madrid’ Spanish themed day that will kick-off the Sydney Archdiocese’s WYD2011 program.

Flamenco dancers, Spanish language lessons, and a Spanish style lunch will ensure that all students are well aware of the next location for the world’s largest youth gathering. World Youth Day attracts young people from around the globe uniting in worship with Pope Benedict XVI. The previous World Youth Day was held in Sydney in 2008.

Ryan Acosta, Holy Cross College’s Youth Ministry Coordinator says, "I am really looking forward to our celebration. It will be good to see the many months of planning come together to signify the start of the spiritual journey to Madrid 2011. The Spanish theme will make the journey to Madrid seem like more of a reality."

“I'm excited about the World Youth Day one year out celebration at our school because I get to meet students from other Catholic schools,” says Gianluca D’amico.

Jason Akkawi says, “it's great to have so many visitors at our school sharing in an amazing Catholic celebration.”

“I'm looking forward to uniting with other students to celebrate our faith,” says Christian Somers.

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Photo Attached:
WYD2011 students 001: Gianluca D'amico, Jake Antouny, Christian Somers, Jason Akkawi prepare for Holy Cross College’s WYD2011 one year out celebration.

Media Invitation: media are invited to the WYD one year-out event.
Thursday 19 August, 10am – 2pm, Holy Cross College, 517 Victoria Road Ryde, Ph 9808 1033.

Photo Opportunities:
10am Catechesis led by Gary Pinto
11am Mass with Cardinal Pell
12pm Spanish lunch and Flamenco dancers
1pm A celebration of Spanish Culture: Flamenco dancers, Spanish language lessons

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