National Poetry Competition 2019
Two students claimed top honours in the 2019 National Poetry Competition. Read their winning poems on the theme of 'Metamorphosis' below.
The annual National Poetry Competition competition was held earlier this year. It was organised by Poetry Festival Singapore as a platform for aspiring poets and wordsmiths to better appreciate its intricacies in the growing local literary scene. The theme for the 5th edition of the competition is ‘Metamorphosis’: an abstract term worthy of contemplative thought which would then be translated into fine works of art. The theme prompts the writers to think of not only ideas of change or growth but also the ways in which experimentation with form can positively impact the poem’s aesthetic qualities.
Finalists Eunice Sng and Constance Tan with their teacher-advisors and the School Leaders
Despite a massive response of over 500 submissions this year, we are proud to announce that two of our budding poets are finalists in the 2019 National Poetry Competition (English Language, 15 to 18 Years Old Category). Eunice Sng (2AA1) was awarded the 1st Place in the competition and Constance Tan (2AH) was awarded the Merit Award.
We are grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank the school for all the support given to us! Do read the winning entries below:
Kafkaesque (opens in new tab)
Reflection (opens in new tab)
To God be the Glory! The Best is Yet to Be!