Wild with Words poetry competition

Smart-Schools-poetry-comp

Primary school students (Years 1-6) across Ku-ring-gai were invited to submit words and illustrations about a favourite animal, plant, tree or special place in our local bushland, parks and gardens, sharing their love and respect for the green heart of Sydney in this annual poetry competition.

The winners have all been contacted and have received their prizes. See details of winners and highly commended entries below.

Year 1 Winners

  • The most respect for First Nations heritage: N/A.
  • The most awareness for caring for Country: Huxley, St Ives Park Public School.
  • The most effective use of poetic techniques/literary devices: Ranvit, St Ives North Public School.
  • The most unique poem: Alfie, Lindfield Learning Village.
  • The strongest connection to nature: Audrey, St Ives North Public School.
  • The most descriptive use of words: Marcus, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.

Year 1 Highly Commended

  • Alexina, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
  • Amelia, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
  • Bella, Dira Homeschool.
  • Boris, Holy Family Catholic Primary School.
  • Marcus, Ku-ring-gai Art Centre (Warrawee Public School).
  • Niamh, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
  • James, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
  • Arina, St Ives North Public School.
  • Riley, St Ives Park Public School.

Year 2 Winners

  • The most respect for First Nations heritage: Jingyan, St Ives North Public School.
  • The most awareness for caring for Country: Verena, Lindfield East Public School.
  • The most effective use of poetic techniques/literary devices: Audrey, Abbotsleigh Junior School.
  • The most unique poem: Zachary, Gordon West Public School.
  • The strongest connection to nature: Madeleine, Warrawee Public School.
  • The most descriptive use of words: Willow, Highfields School.

Year 2 Highly Commended

  • Saskia, Corpus Christi School St Ives.
  • Stella, Corpus Christi School St Ives.
  • Benny, Highfields School.
  • Darren, Highfields School.
  • Henry, Highfields School.
  • Tegan, Highfields School.
  • Joshua, Gordon West Public School.
  • Elina, Sacred Heart Pymble.
  • Nina, Sacred Heart Pymble.

Year 3 Winners

  • The most respect for First Nations heritage: Venkat, St Ives Park Public School.
  • The most awareness for caring for Country: Alexandra, Roseville Public School.
  • The most effective use of poetic techniques/literary devices: Alexandra, Abbotsleigh.
  • The most unique poem: Ethan, St Ives North Public School.
  • The strongest connection to nature: Myra, Lindfield Learning Village.
  • The most descriptive use of words: Chelsea, St Ives North Public School.

Year 3 Highly Commended

  • Erin, Abbotsleigh.
  • Nina, Abbotsleigh.
  • Rosie, Abbotsleigh.
  • Charlotte, Corpus Christi Primary School.
  • Henry, Prouille Catholic Primary School.
  • Claire, Pymble Ladies' College.
  • Arlo, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
  • Arshi, St Ives North Public School.
  • Tony, St Ives North Public School.

Year 4 Winners

  • The most respect for First Nations heritage: Jeremy, Knox Grammar Prep School.
  • The most awareness for caring for Country: Carrie, Ravenswood.
  • The most effective use of poetic techniques/literary devices: Sasha, Killara Public School.
  • The most unique poem: Cara, Ravenswood.
  • The strongest connection to nature: Allegra, Roseville Public School.
  • The most descriptive use of words: Elaine, Ravenswood.

Year 4 Highly Commended

  • Lily, Abbotsleigh.
  • Jedidiah, Gordon West Public School.
  • Arran, Knox Grammar Prep School.
  • Edward, Knox Grammar Prep School.
  • Elise, Prouille Catholic Primary School.
  • Ahan, St Ives North Public School.
  • Austin, St Ives North Public School.
  • Abigail, St Ives Park Public School.
  • Farheen, Ravenswood.
  • Penelope, Ravenswood.

Year 5 Winners

  • The most respect for First Nations heritage: William, Corpus Christi Primary School.
  • The most awareness for caring for Country: Mairead, Prouille Catholic Primary School.
  • The most effective use of poetic techniques/literary devices: Sua, Sacred Heart Pymble.
  • The most unique poem: Idris, Sydney Grammar St Ives Prep School.
  • The strongest connection to nature: Daniel, Sydney Grammar St Ives Prep School.
  • The most descriptive use of words: Vivian, Pymble Ladies' College.

Year 5 Highly Commended

  • Annabel, Lindfield East Public School.
  • Abigail, Prouille Catholic Primary School.
  • Annabelle, Pymble Ladies' College.
  • Kate, Pymble Ladies' College.
  • Loriah, Pymble Ladies' College.
  • Reuben, St Ives North Public School.
  • Hugh, Sydney Grammar St Ives Prep School.
  • Jake, Sydney Grammar St Ives Prep School.
  • Miles, Sydney Grammar St Ives Prep School.
  • Jack, Turramurra North Public School.
  • Lachie, Turramurra North Public School.
  • Evie, Warrawee Public School.
  • Theeran, Warrawee Public School.

Year 6 Winners

  • The most respect for First Nations heritage: N/A.
  • The most awareness for caring for Country: Poppy, Warrawee Public School.
  • The most effective use of poetic techniques/literary devices: Ava, Corpus Christi Catholic School.
  • The most unique poem: Chelsea, Pymble Ladies' College.
  • The strongest connection to nature: Charlie, Corpus Christi Catholic School.
  • The most descriptive use of words: Alison, Pymble Ladies' College.

Year 6 Highly Commended

  • Amber, Corpus Christi Catholic School.
  • Chloe, Corpus Christi Catholic School.
  • Jocelyn, Prouille Catholic Primary School.
  • Callie, Pymble Ladies' College.
  • Rachel, Roseville College.
  • Vianne, Sacred Heart Pymble.
  • Charlie, Turramurra Public School.
  • Lilian, Turramurra Public School.

Enquiries

Please contact Council at seriksen@krg.nsw.gov.au or 9424 0976.

2023 winners

We had so many wonderful entries in 2023, with over 300 entries submitted in total! Below are our winners and highly commended entries.

View the 2023 booklet of winning poems below.

Back to top