Our school was alive with the sounds of rhyme and rhythm as our talented tamariki recited their poetry at the competition this Monday evening.

Our participants impressed the audience with their original ideas and creativity. From humorous verses about doughnuts and ducks to moving pieces about sisterhood, every poem highlighted the creativity and talent of our young poets. The competition was a testament to the power of poetry to entertain, inspire, and connect.

A special thank you goes to our guest judge, Maneesha, who kindly joined us to lend her expertise. Her thoughtful feedback and encouragement left our poets feeling proud and inspired.

Finally, congratulations to all the place-getters who truly deserve their achievement. They are:

Y0 - Y2

• 1st Place - Juliani - Little Kiwi

• 2nd Place - Amaira - Miles Adventures with me

• 3rd Place - Milan- Car Wash

Y3 - Y4

• 1st Place - Ollie W - Nature

• 2nd Place - Zara - Monarch Butterfly - The Queen of the Garden

• 3rd Place - Hayley B - Little Kiwi

Y5 - Y6

• 1st Place - Sueli - The Circle

• 2nd Place - John H - The Duck and the Lemonade Stand

• 3rd Place - Anna - Ode to the Donut

•                  - Calista - A Poem for My Sister

Congratulations to all those who participated in the event. We look forward to doing this again next year!