Language Tree New Branches: Poetry Competition – The Results
Last year, our Language Tree New Branches: Poetry Competition saw nearly 100 entries from Primary and Lower Secondary students, and their teachers, from 13 countries across the Caribbean.
We at Macmillan Education Caribbean, along with competition judge Julia Sander, are impressed with the creativity demonstrated by all our entries.
We are now proud to present the winners of the Language Tree New Branches: Poetry Competition:
Primary
Overall Winner
“Let’s Make Tropical Conch Salad” by Celine Rolle, St. Andrews Anglican School Exuma, The Bahamas
Runners-up
“I Am” by Bethany Barr, Sadie Curtis Primary School, The Bahamas
“No Bite Tonight” by Antoinette Kissoon, Tunapuna Presbyterian Primary School, Trinidad and Tobago
“The Cheetah” by K’Ronjae Liburd, Joycelyn Liburd Primary School, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Lower Secondary
Overall Winner
“Nature” by Shakeir Tafarie Thomas, Antigua Grammar School, Antigua and Barbuda
Runners-up
“Food is Everything” by Denae Tehya Laelle Bontiff, Saint Anthony’s Secondary School, Antigua and Barbuda
“Cat-fidence” by Adryanna Fowler, Saint Jago High School, Jamaica
Teachers
Overall Winner
“Christmas in St Kitts” by Sasha Maynard, Charles E. Mills Secondary School, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Runners-up
“Nature’s Dance” by Ambrosia Oladele, Saint Peter and Paul Preparatory School, Jamaica
“The Untold Story of the Sea” by Cheyenne K.V Maynard, Sandy Point Primary School, Saint Kitts and Nevis
All winning poems, along with some entries, have been published in a one-off, special edition poetry anthology, showcasing creative writing from students and teachers across the Caribbean.
A digital version of the anthology can be viewed below. Competition winners were presented a physical edition of the anthology as part of their prize.
Congratulations to all winners and participants!
Stay tuned for future poetry competition announcements.