MHS Poetry competition is a huge hit

Recently, we challenged students to get creative and send in their entries to a school-wide poetry competition. Just short of 100 students took part which is a fabulous return, and the standard was exceptionally high. Hat’s off to Miss Mercer and her colleagues who had the very difficult task of choosing the winners, but after much deliberation fifteen poems were chosen as the winning entries. The successful students were as follows, and a huge ‘well done’ to you all! Jessica H-S, Sophie M, Amy L-A, Rafael E, Ebony P, Lexi G, Will M, Autumn W, Olive J, Charlie M, Gabrielle H, Emily O, Avah M and Amelie B.

I have read all the winning entries and was blown away by the quality and the maturity shown throughout, proof if ever it were needed that MHS is blessed with so many talented young people. I could have picked any of the winning entries to publish here, but after seeing yet more news reports of division and hate this week, this poem by Jessica H-S gave me pause to stop and think. I hope you like it too.

Have a great weekend,

Joe Barker

A place for all of us

In every heart, a space to share,
A world made kind with love and care.
Where every voice is heard and free,
And all belong, like you and me.

Peace is built in what we do,
In helping hands and kindness too.
It grows each time we choose what’s right,
And turn our darkness into light.

Inclusion means we all are seen,
No one left out or stuck between.
A circle wide, where all can stand,
Together strong, hand in hand.

So let us make a world that’s fair,
With open hearts and time to care.
A place for all, both far and near—
A home where everyone is welcome here.

Jessica H-S, Year 7

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