Winners of Winter Writing Contest

Year 4 and Year 5 winners!

We are delighted to share the results of our Winter Writing Contest, where students were invited to write on the theme:

“When Winter Changed Everything”

This year’s entries were truly impressive. Across both year groups, students demonstrated wonderful imagination, thoughtful storytelling, rich vocabulary, and a willingness to take creative risks. The judging process was incredibly enjoyable but also very challenging due to the high standard of submissions.

We are proud to celebrate the following winners and commendations.

Year 5 Results

🏆 Winners – Raed, Sia & Imina

The judging panel was impressed by the ambition, creativity, and depth shown in these outstanding entries, and we are delighted to recognise all three students as winners.

Raed wrote an epic fantasy adventure where winter became a powerful force connected to mythological worlds. The story followed siblings on a dangerous quest involving gods and magical realms, with high stakes and vivid imagery throughout.

Raed’s story also stood out for its confident use of mythology, weaving together different worlds to create a sense of scale and adventure. The tension between danger and determination kept readers engaged throughout, showing a strong ability to build suspense and maintain momentum.

Sia crafted a deeply atmospheric story about a town transformed by winter, using the season as a symbol of hardship followed by warmth and community spirit. The narrative explored themes of change, kindness, and hope.

Sia’s narrative beautifully captured the emotional journey of a community facing uncertainty, with winter acting as both a challenge and a catalyst for change. The story’s gentle pacing and reflective tone allowed the message of resilience and togetherness to shine through.

Imina created a powerful fantasy narrative in which winter took control of a family’s world, leading to a courageous journey and a difficult sacrifice. The story stood out for its emotional depth and imaginative plot.

Imina’s writing was particularly memorable for its emotional intensity and bold imagination, presenting winter as a powerful force that reshaped lives. The courageous choices made by the central character added depth to the story and created a moving, lasting impression.

🌟 Highly Commended – Raisa

Raisa shared a warm and heartfelt personal story about rediscovering the joy of snow and creating special memories with family. The vivid sensory details made the winter setting feel alive and meaningful.

Year 4 Results

🏆 Winner – Loukya

Loukya wrote a thoughtful and atmospheric story exploring how winter symbolised change and reflection. Through vivid descriptions and a calm, reflective tone, the story followed a character experiencing a shifting world and discovering hope and renewal. The judges were impressed by the maturity of ideas and the strong sense of mood throughout.

🌟 Highly Commended – Tvisha & Shreyaa

Tvisha’s imaginative story followed a magical winter adventure where a mysterious portal led to an important lesson about love and friendship. With engaging storytelling and a heartfelt message, the piece captured both the excitement and warmth of winter.

Shreyaa wrote a creative fantasy story about bravery and friendship, following a character whose journey through a magical winter landscape helped them grow in confidence and belief.

A Huge Well Done to All Our Writers

We would like to congratulate every student who took part in the competition. It was wonderful to see such a wide range of ideas, from magical adventures to reflective personal stories, all inspired by the same theme.

Thank you to parents for your continued support in encouraging creativity and a love of writing. We are incredibly proud of all our young authors and look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate their work.