Our Lady of the Way Primary School had a special mention in this year’s Alliance Francaise Berthe Mouchette poem competition.
Year 4 student Scarlett Thompson earned a special mention of the jury in the prestigious competition, which is celebrating its 130-year anniversary this year.
This year’s theme—Olympic Games/Les Jeux Olympiques—presented a unique challenge, and Scarlett’s work distinguished itself among 9074 participants and 1046 finalists from 115 schools.
Scarlett was presented with the award at a special ceremony held last month in St Kilda, Melbourne, where she celebrated her outstanding achievement.
Our Lady of the Way Primary School French teacher Sonia Cook, who was incredibly proud of her student, praised Scarlett’s efforts in the competition.
“I am incredibly proud of Scarlett and her achievement in the Alliance Francaise Berthe Mouchette Poem Competition,” she said.
“With strong competition from schools across Victoria, receiving an honourable mention is truly an impressive accomplishment.”
For more information on the competition, visit www.afmelbourne.com.au/schools-and-teachers/bmc/info.
