Félicitations and Glückwünsche to Sophie Woodham and Abby Bowmar for coming first and second in the EU regional essay competition.

Sophie has won a day in Wellington shadowing the EU ambassador, as well as a $100 book voucher. 

Abby has won a $100 book voucher too. 

The essay question that they had to answer was: Some people criticise the European Union. How vital is it? 

Chris Dzikiewicz from the Polish Heritage Trust Otago and Southland came to award them their prizes in assembly.