By Hamda, Year 8

My father, I call him Babaa, he’s not always right but he’s like no other. Black shirt, blue jeans and all, I love him And that’s my call.   ‘No...

By Tungteya, Year 8

Time and time again I look over what you are to me, my Mother, me Koma me biribiara Your words sing to me like vocals in a choir. Me maame...

By Noor, Year 8

Mother, mother A kind gentle soul, She taught me compassion, love, honesty and how to grow. ‘Be yourself,’ she says, ‘yet shine bright as a star.’ When I think of...

By Alyssa, Year 6

This is Harmony Day, we all have a role to play, to play mine, I promise to definitely show, compassion towards others, every single day, like the sun’s warm glow....

By Alana, Year 6

This is Harmony Day, we all have a part to play, to play mine, I promise to always appreciate, other people’s races and cultures, like a rainbow’s way, making sure...

By Thea, Year 5

I arrived on Wiradjuri Country in ngargan (early morning). The yiray (sun) wasn’t up yet, and yet it seemed like the sun was shining gawunang (moonlight), not sunlight. I suspected...

By Milla, Year 9

Cold air wasn’t uncommon in the wrecked and underground subway. It was known for its frigid, unwelcome feel, but that was precisely the reason I was drawn to it so....

By Freya, Year 9

The teacups rattled, a phantom breeze, The portraits tilted, amongst the trees Of wallpaper patterns, a silent fright, A poltergeist is in your house tonight   The cutlery danced, a...

By Estrella, Year 6

As you lay on your bed, the sky turning a shade of orange as the sun sets, you notice everything is deathly silent. Your parents are out and you have...

By Beckham, Year 10

How To Win My Heart 1. Cook and share your food with me 2. Check-in and care for me if I look down 3. Be kind to everyone and respect...

By Jumaima, Year 4

I would like to pay my respect to Dharug Country for all the beautiful golden wattle flowers, which give bliss to my day! I would also like to acknowledge all...

By Uzma, Year 10

I am out of my home at 8:30am sharp, still stuck on the dream I didn’t get to finish last night. Chicken for lunch with rice and curry, sharing with...

By Elara, Year 8

Her name was Ada. She had three brothers and one baby sister. They lived in Victorian England. “Ada!” I stride through the house, eyes peeled for the subtlest movements. “Ada,...

By Agastya, Year 4

The Universe was turning on. The planets came, the sun rose, the birds came barragi (to fly), the dolphins came to dive and bambigi (to swim). The penguins came yanhagagi...

By Muhammad, Year 7

Waking up to your cat sleeping next to you. Getting money on celebrations like Eid and your birthday. Eating ice-cream with friends and family, playing games with your friends, achieving...