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Hallfield pupils shone brightly at a Junior English Writing Competition! Inspired by art from the National Gallery, they transformed masterpieces like Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” into vivid, imaginative pieces!
Published
14 November 2024
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#Special Feature
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#Prep
The Highclare School Junior English Writing Competition is an exciting annual event that brings together young writers from across the community, offering them a unique platform to showcase their creative talents. This year, in honour of the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery, pupils were invited to select an artwork from the gallery’s collection as the inspiration for their writing—a wonderful way to bridge the world of visual art and the written word.
On Tuesday, 12th November, children, teachers, and families gathered for the event. Hallfield’s Mrs Raffermati and Mrs Patel were there to support our budding writers, who brought their best to the competition. Many participants were Highly Commended for their efforts and received certificates of participation, celebrating their dedication and creativity.
Well done to all of our pupils who participated in this competition – we are all so proud of you!
Year 3
Tarya
Seth
Iyla
Year 4
Anthony
Heather
Amber
Vithikarani
Year 5
Zain
Sumayyah
Siddh
Year 6
Pavan
Siyana
Daya
Jasper
We are thrilled to share the fantastic achievements of Hallfield pupils:
Anthony (Year 4) earned a Highly Commended award for his thoughtful and creative response to his chosen photographic piece.
Amber (Year 4) took Second Place with her inspiring piece based on “Margate,” capturing the essence of the seaside scene with vivid storytelling.
Daya (Year 6) won the top honour as the First Place Overall Winner! Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” Daya’s work impressed the judges with its poetic language and imaginative depth, bringing the masterpiece to life in a fresh and captivating way.
Congratulations to Anthony, Amber, Daya, and all participants for their incredible creativity and hard work. We are so proud of all our children and can’t wait to see how you continue to grow as writers and artists!
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