First Place Year 7 & 8 Division N. Weston, Remuera Intermediate School, Auckland N Weston,author of the IWA 2020 Winning Essay,‘Frank William Weston,’pictured with the Author and School Trophies, First Place Certificate and the $750 Prize Money. ‘Frank William...
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The 2020 topic, Kindness and Bravery in the Face of Adversity, began by looking at famous Historical Challenges and Tragedies that revealed moments of great compassion or acts of heroism. Stories of endurance, courage, human connection, or great selflessness....
First Place Winner: Charlotte Prebble, Wā Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt Comments from the Judging Panel Rebecca Emery: “A stand out essay written with feeling and fervor and with a deep understanding of Te Ao Māori. The effortless joining...
Power to the People: Protest and Social Movement. The 2019 topic,Power to the People: Protest and Social Movement, began by looking at some of Aotearoa’s major historical protests, including the Suffragettes, Parihaka, Bastian Point and the 1981 Springbok Tour....
First Place Winner: Caitlin Ryan Essay title: Superheroes and Barbies (PDF link) School: Greytown School, South Wairarapa. Caitlin pictured (right) with her teacher, Alex Southall (left), holding the Author and School Trophies respectively. Summary: Caitlin’s essay, “Superheroes and Barbies”...