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OzKids Magazine

1999 Awards

It is a fact of commercial life that companies involving themselves in sponsorship like to be associated with activities which are popular, successful and have the potential for further improvement.

That the Young Australian Writers Awards fulfill all of those criteria (from Bic Australia’s point of view) is clearly evident by our continued support. We, as major sponsors, have been delighted with the consistently high standards of our young contributors.

The Bic Australia, Young Australian Writers Award will attain an enviable reputation and become an honour to which young writers will aspire. A status due, in no small measure, to the tireless efforts of the selection committee of OzKids in Print, and the astute decisions of the Finals Judge.

Bic Australia is proud to be a supporter of the Young Australian Writers Award, and OzKids in Print.

Dennis Mahoney
Marketing Manager
BIC Australia

1999 Awards Overall Winning Entries

Congratulations to All the Winners

Below are the Winning Entries for this year. You can read them now by clicking the title, or choose to download the full PDF version above.

Awards for Short Stories

Devotion

By Ian 
from Caboolture State High School
 qld
Best Short Story - Secondary
3rd Place Telematics Trust Literary Award

Fantasie Impromptu

By Isabel 
from Ogilvie High School
 tas
Best Short Story - Secondary
4th Place Don Burke Achievement Award

Gary’s Left Shoe

By Maya 
from Ogilvie High School
 tas
Best Short Story - Secondary
5th Place Telematics Trust Literary Award

Harvey and The Taxidermist

By Brad 
from Mentone Grammar
 vic
Best Short Story - Secondary
2nd Place Telematics Trust Literary Award

Hurricane Meg

By Penny 
from Ballarat and Clarendon College
 vic
Best Short Story - Primary
3rd Place Ansett Australia Literary Award

Locked In

By Caitlin 
from Ballarat and Clarendon College
 vic
Best Short Story - Primary
5th Place Ansett Australia Literary Award

Old Man

By Reece 
from Walkervale State School
 qld
Best Short Story - Primary
4th Place Ansett Australia Literary Award

Only An Orange

By Rachael 
from Burpengary State School
 qld
Overall Winner - Writing
Joint Winner BIC Australia Literary Award

The Torture Chamber

By Robert 
from Sydney Grammar School, Edgecliff Preparatory
 nsw
Best Short Story - Primary
1st Place Ansett Australia Literary Award

The Truth

By Libby 
from Sale Primary School
 vic
Primary Short Story
2nd Place

Till Death Do Us Part

By Sarah 
from Caboolture State High School
 qld
Overall Winner - Writing
Joint Winner BIC Australia Literary Award

Vinny

By Nic 
from Haileybury College
 vic
Best Short Story - Secondary
1st Place Telematics Trust Literary Award

Awards for Poetry

A Schoolboy’s Journey

By Andrew 
from Mentone Grammar School
 vic
Best Poetry - Secondary
1st Place QBE Insurance Literary Award

Futility Of Life

By Patrick 
from Sydney Grammar School, Edgecliff Prep School
 nsw
3rd Place - Primary Poetry Section
Ansett Australia Literary Award

I Am

By Jessie 
from Stella Maris School
 tas
5th Place - Primary Poetry Section
Ansett Australia Literary Award

More Than A Struggle

By Matthew 
from Dalby Christian College
 qld
Best Poetry - Secondary
2nd Place QBE Insurance Literary Award

My Horrible Journey Through School

By Alan 
from Stella Maris School
 tas
1st Place - Primary Poetry Section
Ansett Australia Literary Award

So Much To Tell

By Verity 
from St Paul's College
 nsw
Best Poetry - Secondary
5th Place QBE Insurance Literary Award

Soundless Music

By Verity 
from St Paul's College
 nsw
Best Poetry - Secondary
4th Place QBE Insurance Literary Award

Teen Blues

By Erin 
from Walkervale State School
 qld
Best Poetry - Secondary
3rd Place QBE Insurance Literary Award

The Football Game

By Robert 
from Sydney Grammar School, Edgecliff Prep School
 nsw
Best Poetry - Primary
4th Place Ansett Australia Literary Award

The Last Bush Breakfast

By Sarah  
from Stella Maris School
 tas
Best Poetry - Primary
2nd Place Ansett Australia Literary Award

Book Reviews

No Reviews were found for this edition, open the pdf to read them in the magazine.

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In Memory of Rob Leonard, Our Founder

It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors, staff, and myself from the Children’s Charity Network must inform you of the passing of our founder, Mr Rob Leonard, following a 14-month battle with Cancer. We pass our condolences to Rob’s friends and family at this terrible time.

Rob was a wonderful, caring man with a passion for service and charity. His vision to influence young Australians through literacy 25 years ago has impacted thousands, who will all be saddened by this news. In honour of Rob, I look forward to growing his vision and continuing to advocate for the value of literacy and arts.

Please take a moment to reflect upon Rob’s impact on you, and remember his uncompromising belief in the power of Art and Writing.

Rob, you will be truly missed but never far away from our thoughts. 

May Rob’s memory be a blessing.

Jason Woods
Children’s Charity Network Board and Community