Congratulations to the AISL 8th Annual Secondary Writing Contest Winners

AISL's New Poet Laureate, Laura (Gr11)

A very special tradition at AISL is that of the poet laureate, who is chosen annually based on the top poem submitted as part of the annual secondary writing contest. Award categories include short stories and poetry, with separate award categories for middle school and high school. A panel of judges comprised of a parent, a student, and three faculty members (from various departments) read submissions without knowing who has submitted them. The committee then recognizes the top submissions for each category. 

This tradition receives tremendous support from the AISL PTA, which provided 3500 kwacha in prize money and beautiful trophies for this year's contest. We recognized this year's top submissions during a secondary assembly, at which students read excerpts from their pieces. Thank you to Head of English, Mr. Michael Ryan, for continuing this tradition at AISL. Please congratulate our students:

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Grades 6-8, Short Story  
Honorable Mention:  Nkhosi G6 
Honorable Mention: Jack G6
1st place: Ruby G6

Grades 6-8, Poetry 
Honorable Mention:  Joy G8
3rd place:  Emma G8
2nd place:  Clara G8
1st place: Clara G8
 

Grades 9-12, Short Story  
Honorable Mention:   Kate G11
3rd place: Torie G11
2nd place:  Race G9
1st place: Natasha G9
 
Grades 9-12, Poetry 
Honorable Mention: Shalizeh G12
3rd place:  Ishaan G12
2nd place:  Mekyla G9
1st place:  Katrine G11
 
Poet Laureate:
Poet Laureate: Laura G11