Literacy
Student Poetry Competition 2021: And the winners are…
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino congratulates the winners of ISV's Student Poetry Competition.
Celebrating the Joy of our young poets
Our judges were moved by the poetry of the primary-aged students who embraced our optional theme of Joy. They found a 'true shared humanity' in the things that brought our children joy.
Max, a poem by Mia Mastroianni
Mia Mastroianni, a Year 2 student at St. Margaret's Berwick Grammar School, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition 2021 in the Prep-Year 2 category for her poem, Max. Here, she recites her winning poem.
The Wolves of the Night, a poem by Ariana Fais
Ariana Fais, a Year 3 student at Elwood Primary School, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition 2021 in the Years 3-4 category for her poem, The Wolves of the Night. Here, she recites her winning poem.
Awaiting Spring, a poem by Grace Sudjono
Grace Sudjono, a Year 6 student at Harkaway Hills College, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition 2021 in the Years 5-6 category for her poem, Awaiting Spring. Here, she recites her winning poem.
Dancing with Tempestas, a poem by Nechama Davis
Nechama Davis, a Year 8 student at Beth Rivkah Ladies College, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition 2021 in the Years 7-8 category for her poem, Dancing with Tempestas. Here, she recites her winning poem.
Lighting the Fire, a poem by Melis Benli
Melis Benli, a Year 10 student at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition 2021 in the Years 9-10 category for her poem, Lighting the Fire. Here, she recites her winning poem.
Father and Daughter, a poem by Emma Jones
Emma Jones, a Year 12 student at Tintern Grammar, has won ISV's Student Poetry Competition 2021 in the Years 11-12 category for her poem, Father and Daughter. Here, she recites her winning poem.
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