Two Tiverton High School students have 'written' history and reached the national finals of a national writing competition.
Year seven student Heidi and year eleven student Sam have been recognised and rewarded with places in the national final of the Rotary Young Writer competition.
Just a few weeks ago they received their certificates and prizes for winning the local round of the competition, with the theme of 'Rebuilding'.
John Smith from Rotary Club of Tiverton visited the school to present these two talented students their regional prize.
The judges' commented on Heidi’s entry, saying: "I found this poem very moving and I’m sure that most people could relate to the situation themselves at some point in their lives. I loved the way the poem was constructed, and how inspiring the words became as she describes the rebuilding of self and character. I think a lot of young, and not so young, people would benefit from these words."
Sam's work got equal praise. Judges said: "This is a very moving piece of work. Although the story is short, in those words the writer has skilfully painted a picture of the trauma faced by men and their families following the devastating hostilities of war. I found I was completely invested in the characters by the end of the story, and the hopeful words of the author, that although not the same, perhaps by rebuilding things, everything could possibly be better."
Heidi and Sam both attend the creative writing club run by Natalie Westacott in the English department of Tiverton High School. The club meets once a week in school and is attended by students across all year groups. We wish them the very best of luck in this final, very important round, which will be judged in May.
