Huge congratulations to Lottie Peckham Davidson, a Year 7 student in Room 12. Over the summer break, she was runner-up in the Wellington City Council Short Story Competition in the 9-12 years division.

The competition involved writing a short story that brought Wellington's history (or imagined history) to life. The inaugural competition was part of the celebrations for Wellington City Council's 150th Anniversary.
Lottie's writing was in the form of a diary, and centred on the experiences of Mittens the cat and his everyday relationship with Wellington and Wellingtonians. Lottie also illustrated her writing. Her writing is attached below, or can be viewed here. Mittens is a very unique Wellington icon! CONGRATULATIONS Lottie! Some comments from the judges follow:

Judge Lauren Keenan noted,

"The quality of the writing was incredibly high... Every single entry showed talent, and I would encourage all who submitted to keep writing. It was difficult to select the finalists, so I focused on their use of language, plot, attention to detail, originality, and how well their stories were structured."

Mayor Andy Foster commented that, 

“Wellington is known as the Creative capital, so I’m excited we have created an annual event to encourage aspiring young writers. The stories submitted showcase both the creative talent of young Wellingtonians and how our city’s rich heritage can inspire tomorrow’s storytellers."