Italian Poetry Competition

On Thursday, 28th November, sixteen excited students from Grades 5 and 6 participated in the Thornbury High Italian Poetry Competition. Over 40 students auditioned to represent Preston Primary at the event, with some even auditioning twice! After much deliberation, 16 students were shortlisted, making the selection process incredibly challenging due to the immense talent on display.

On the day of the competition, we travelled to Thornbury High, where we were warmly welcomed by students studying Italian. These students had also written poems for the competition as part of their language program. The shortlisted students were tasked with reciting a poem they had learned in front of an audience that included an Italian teacher and a panel of Thornbury High students. It was wonderful to see former Preston Primary students, who had continued their Italian studies, now serving as judges for the competition.

Preston Primary proudly won several awards:

Makayla A 5AA - Certificato di Distinto (Certificate of Distinction)

Madeline A 5AA - Attrice del futuro (Actress of the Future)

Umi C 5AC - Secondo Premio (2nd Prize)

Deon E 5AB - Attore del Futuro (Actor of the Future)

Jeremy L 5AC - Premio Simpatia (Bringing Joy to the audience)

Emerald L 5AC - Certificato di Lode (Honorable Mention)

Meika L 5AB - Primo Premio

Ayla M 5AB - Certificato di Distinto (Certificate of Distinction)

Alec M 5AC - Certificato di Lode (Honorable Mention)

Cooper O 5AA - Certificato di Distinto (Certificate of Distinction)

Alice O 5AB - Certificato di Lode (Honorable Mention)

Mehdi S 5AA - Certificato di Distinto (Certificate of Distinction)

Sara S 5AC - Certificato di Lode (Honorable Mention)

Tanisha S 6AA - Secondo Premio (2nd Prize)

James B 6AC - Terzo Premio (3rd Prize)

Rachel C 6AC - Certificato di Lode (Honorable Mention)

It was a great day for all and a wonderful experience for our students to put into practice the language we are learning. Our hosts were very gracious, even providing us with a delicious pizza lunch! 

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the competition, as well as those who made a fabulous effort to audition. We are very proud of you all! 

Wishing everyone a ‘Buon Natale e Felice Anno 2025’!

Saluti,

Signora Perrone e Signora Langley