SCEGGS writers shortlisted for the “What Matters?” Writing Competition

We are excited to announce that Anna Slack (Year 6) and Georgia O’Keefe (Year 9) have both been shortlisted in the “What Matters?” writing competition. Run by the Whitman Institute, this competition asks students to write 500 word pieces on a topic that they are passionate about. Anna wrote about the importance of the written word throughout history and its ability to encourage vital societal discussion and debate. Georgia drew from Sylvia Plath’s conceit comparing opportunities to figs on a tree in order to explore the temporal and precious nature of the opportunities we are given in our life. We are very proud of the thoughtful and passionate pieces of writing and wish Anna and Georgia all the best as the shortlist is judged before the winners are announced in September. All shortlisted entries can be read at the Whitlam website.

Jennifer Bean
Head of English