Tasmanian Government School students have taken part in the What Matters? competition which encourages students to write about issues important to them.
The students ranging from Year 5 to Year 12 also wrote about how they can make a difference. The winning entries have been published on the Department of Education’s website.
Our students will help shape the future of Tasmania and competitions likes this encourage the development and strengthening of literacy, community skills, and creativity.
The What Matters? competition is a fantastic way for our students to explore current issues and make informed commentary on matters affecting them.
I would like to congratulate all participants on their excellent work and the great insight into what matters most to the next generation of Tasmanians.
Year 5/6 -
Winner: Anonymous, Mt Nelson PS
Runner up: Kieran Valentine, Mt Nelson PS
Highly Commended: Ava Clarke, South Hobart PS
Highly Commended: Nicholas Taylor, Lindisfarne PS
Year 7/8 -
Winner: Amelia Fahey-Hankey, Taroona HS
Runner up: Asha Dermer, Kingston HS
Highly Commended: Beowulf Cole, Taroona HS
Highly Commended: Hayley Brown, Reece HS
Year 9/10 -
Winner: Billie Raffety, Taroona HS
Runner up: Hailea Stuart, Devonport HS
Highly Commended: Harrison Tunks, Newtown HS
Highly Commended: Tristan Meffre, Taroona HS
Year 11/12 -
Winner: Brittany Leahy, Launceston Big Picture School
Runner up: Maggie Aitken, Launceston College.
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