Greats and Grands Poetry Competition

The annual Greats and Grands Poetry Competition was held in Stratford this week, with another great turnout.

The competition is an opportunity for children to write a poem about their grandparent or great-grandparent to celebrate International Day of the Older Person.

Event organiser Raewyn Gordon says “this event is an excellent chance to celebrate grandparents, with a focus on accentuating the positive role they play in the lives of young people.”

The morning tea was well-attended, with musical performances from members of the Stratford District Youth Council, and tea and nibbles for everyone.

Winning poet Jack Manley, age 6, wrote the following about his grandmother:

“Grandma is cool

Grandma is great

Grandma is young, she is 68!

Grandma is funny

Grandma is like my mummy

Grandma is not a dummy!

Grandma has lollies

Grandma tells jollies

Grandma is great, she is my mate!

Thank you grandma.

I love you.”