It was an inspiring evening at the “Vision of Hope” event, held at the House of Lords yesterday evening, where the winners were officially announced for the 2017 National Schools Poetry Competition. We are delighted to be able to share with you the following winners:
Age 7 – 12 Category Winners
1st Place: Maya Walker – Wilshere Dacre Junior School Academy
2nd Place: Billie Lewis – Sydney Russell School
3rd Place: Erhus Digba – Sacred Heart
12 – 15 Category Winners
1st Place: Jessica Clay – Shenley Brook End School
2nd Place: Charlotte Ambrose – Edgbarrow School
3rd Place: Ella De Nunzio – Derby High School
15 – 18 Category Winners
1st Place: Sian Bell – Blessed William Howard Catholic High School
2nd Place: Charlotte Lee – South Cheshire College
3rd Place: Tito Molokwu – Queen Elizabethe’s Girls School
We would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you that has wanted to be apart of the first competition and sending in your amazing poems. Congratulations and well done to you all!
Unlocking the potential of young people by encouraging them to express their emotions through writing poetry about peace