Write On 2011
Inaugural writing competition for NSW primary school students in Years 1 to 6
Submissions for WriteOn 2011 have closed
Winners
Congratulations to this year's award-winning students. A panel of teachers selected the winning entries from each stage. Gold award students receive a gold certificate, a gift voucher from Dymocks and a 12-month subscription to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald. Students who receive a silver or bronze award will be sent a certificate, care of their school. Congratulations also to the following students of St Lucy's school for their wonderful stories: James Fayers, Samantha Majumder, Krystal Maloney, Euan McPherson, Annalise Rafferty and Stefan Zaknic.
Schools can also download a participation certificate from Schools Online for all students who enter the competition.
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald are proud sponsors of WriteOn. Herald Education programs are used in more than 2000 schools in NSW and the ACT every year. They are specially tailored to suit each stage and level across the curriculum. Created by award-winning Herald journalists in consultation with teachers across the state, Herald Education resources are designed to boost students’ literacy and critical thinking. Like to get involved? Visit The Herald education website.
Thank you to the following teachers for assisting with the WriteOn competition:
Rochelle Price Garden Suburb PS, Amy Owens Garden Suburb PS, Koreen Donegan Baulkham Hills North PS, Renee Hewetson William Dean PS
2011
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|
| William Hickey Oxford Falls Grammar School Description - The Kingdom Between |
Thomas Hardwick Mount Colah Public School Narrative - The Dark Lighthouse |
Jacob Ditchfield Oxford Falls Grammar School Description - The Night Watchman |
| Zia Garcia West Ryde Public School Narrative - The Bride |
Miriam Poyitt Redeemer Baptist School Description - The Old Man of the Sea |
Lian Yang Ermington Public School Narrative - Epiphany |
| Evelyn Poyitt Redeemer Baptist School Narrative - The Lighthouse Cat |
Caitlin Hickey Oxford Falls Grammar School Description - Lonely |
Jacqueline Farrell Ravenswood School for Girls Description - A Flaming Light |
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sophie Loiselle Merewether Public School Narrative |
Meg Donnan Adamstown Public School Narrative |
Morgan Ridley-Smith Wahroonga Public School Narrative |
| Xavier Watkins St Therese Primary School, Denistone Description |
Flora Lee Haberfield Public School Narrative |
Charles Umbers Bogan Gate Public School Narrative |
| Matthew Vlazney St Anthony’s Primary School, Marsfield Description |
Hannah Shaw Castle Cove Public School Narrative |
Hannah Middlebrook St Agnes’ Primary School, Port Macquarie Narrative |
| Brodie Preston Cessnock West Public School Description |
Belanna Kalis St Mark’s Primary School, Drummoyne Description |
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| Georgie Singleton Ringrose Public School Description |
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| Joshua Vella Wollemi College Narrative |
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Smith Gorokan Public School Narrative |
Isabella Train St Joseph’s Primary School, Como Description |
Naomi Johnson Maryland Public School Narrative |
| Laura Halliday Castle Cove Public School Recount |
Christian Huang Roseville Public School Narrative |
Isabella Harris St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee Description |
| Isabella Beale Fernleigh Public School Recount |
Mackenzie Oakley McLean Mount Hutton Public School Narrative |
Gabriella Price Mount Annan Public School Description |
