Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

Highly Commended and Commended poems                                                                                        

The prestigious Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards received over 7,500 entries into their competition this year. The theme “Rich and Rare” elicited a range of provocative and thoughtful responses and encouraged students to draw both from their own experiences and the political landscape surrounding them. All students who participated are congratulated and will receive certificates acknowledging their efforts in class.

Five students from SCEGGS were noted by the judges for their exemplary writing. Lila Eversgerd (Year 8) and Zara Ibrahim (Year 9) were both Highly Commended in the Junior Secondary section for their poems “Betka Path” and “A Lament for Lebanon.”

Sophia Barry (Year 8) was Commended in the Junior Secondary section for her poem “A Greek Welcome” while Ruby Cooney (Year 10) and Luella Smith (Year 10) were both Commended in the Senior Secondary section for their poems “Sovereignty” and “Silence.” Congratulations to each of these girls – an impressive achievement!

A complete list of the Winning and Commended poems can be found at the following website.

Jenny Bean
English Teacher