We ran The Jacque Emery writing competition (in memory of Jacque who was a former region president) asked children to consider equality and to write an essay entitled “Are men and women equal in the world today?” and it was clear they felt the topic was very relevant in today’s world.
The competition was open to all children in Year 6 across Shepway, was enthusiastically taken up by several schools, including the Folkestone Academy and their enthusiasm paid off as they scooped not only the winning prize, but also one of the runner-up prizes. The Judges praised two other entries from the school and the children received special commendation prizes. The other runner up prize was won by a pupil from Saltwood C of E Primary School. Linda Hardware, one of the judges said she felt that the children’s essays were both insightful and well-argued.
Jan Doyle, our President Elect was one of the judges, and presented the winning prize to Jake Stammers
And the runner-up prize to Lilia Shepherd. Eden Law and Bobby Maytum also received their commendation prize. The prizes were presented at the School’s weekly celebratory assembly
Jake’s essay will go forward to the regional final “Winner of Winners” competition which is to be judged very shortly.
Good luck Jake for the Winner of Winners round..