Our sixth annual poetry competition was a huge success. We received over 350 entries, all on the theme of heroes and heroines. Our judges were delighted to read all the poems, and have chosen the following winners:
16 and over
Winner: Helen Warburton – I am a Super-Hero
Second prize: Karen Costello-McFeat – Ironing Superman's Underpants
11-15s
Winner: Veronica Freeborn – Guide Dog
Second prize: Grace Gregory – Too Awesome for Words
Runner up: Chloe Burchett – Catwoman and batman
Runner up: Harry Cannon – Super Grandad
Under 11s
Winner: Stani Miles – A Woodlouse
Second prize: Natasha Thodsen – My best friend Maya
Runner up: Heather Fitchett – Mythical Poem
Runner up: Jessica Shrubbs – Joan Miro
Special mention
Molly McGowan
Beatrice Frias del Rio
Harriet Willlmoth
Laughton School
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Thanks to our judges
Many thanks to our judges: Clare Best and Chris Desmond.
Thanks to our sponsors
Prizes were kindly donated by:
- Clare Best
- Libra Books in Mayfield
- Pen to Paper in Lewes
- Sky-Lark in Lewes
- Waterstone's.
East Sussex County Council