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OzKids Magazine

Edition 4 - 2023

Here at Children’s Charity Network, we are not just about the OzKids Magazine. Established in 1998 the magazine was the main focus.

In 2007, the Young Artists Awards were born, which has become a very popular choice of medium for students.

From 2024, Children’s Charity Network will be showcasing art entries in our OzKids publication. The entries chosen at the time of each publication. They may not be final winners, however, they will be given a chance to be seen here.

We receive an abundance of brilliant entries, but we are unable to provide awards for all entries received. This is a way to show Australia the creative works we receive.

Congratulations to the 2023 Literary and Art Award Winners. We cannot wait to meet you all.

Carol Dick
Managing Editor

Entries that were Published in this Edition

Below are the entries we received that have been selected for Publication in this edition of our magazine. You can read them now by clicking the title, or choose to download the full PDF version above.

Awards for Short Stories

Behind the Hidden Door

By Yui 
from Broadbeach State School
 qld
Published

Ductus Exemplo

By Lachlan 
from Scotch College
 vic
Published

Emily

By Lily 
from Pymble Ladies College
 nsw
Published

Guinea Pig Time: The Doctor Is In!

By Abraham 
from Burnside State School
 qld
Published

Latin Keys

By Imogen 
from Murrumba State Secondary Collage
 qld
Published

Lest We Forget

By Meii 
from Abbotsleigh Junior School
 nsw
Published

Magical Multiverses

By Lena 
from Waitara Public School
 nsw
Published

Moonrun

By Ira 
from Trinity Catholic Primary
 vic
Published

Rippled Moonlight

By Zaina 
from Werribee Secondary College
 vic
Published

Sunset

By Maya 
from Burnside State School
 qld
Published

Tears in a Bottle

By Lakshi 
from Pymble Ladies' College
 nsw
Published

The Falcon’s Fight

By Meii 
from Abbotsleigh Junior School
 nsw
Published

The Haunted Mansion

By Benjamin 
from Trinity Catholic Primary
 vic
Published

The Human Sized Paper Plane

By Madeleine 
from John XXIII College
 wa
Published

The Paintbrush

By Taylor 
from Trinity Catholic Primary
 vic
Published

Through Fire and Smoke

By Athena 
from Pymble Ladies College
 nsw
Published

Awards for Poetry

A Country Fair

By Gabrielle 
from Pymble Ladies' College
 nsw
Published

Autumn

By Lena 
from Waitara Public School
 nsw
Published

Camel

By Macie 
from Abbotsleigh Junior School
 nsw
Published

Charred Cigarettes

By Alexandra May 
from St Dominic's Priory College
 sa
Published

How to Make a Fruit Salad

By Cacia 
from East Launceston Primary School
 tas
Published

I am a Little Genius! – Computer

By Hana 
from Castlecove Public School
 nsw
Published

Ode to Lost Stars

By Farha 
from Werribee Secondary College
 vic
Published

Shadow My Shadow

By Yui 
from Broadbeach state school
 qld
Published

Successful or Not?

By Jessica 
from Greenslopes State school
 qld
Published

The Land of Candy

By Macie 
from Abbotsleigh Junior School
 nsw
Published

The Lines Which I See In My Sleep

By Christopher 
from Scotch College
 vic
Published

The Lonesome Tree

By Ava 
from St Brigids Catholic College
 nsw
Published

Vivid

By Carissa 
from Ravenswood School for Girls
 nsw
Published

Book Reviews

Monster School Rules
Gracey Rose, Year 4
10/10
My Tooth is Looth!
Addison Dunwell and Charlotte Sell, Year 5
10/10
The Very Clever Bear
Evah Lamont, Year 2
9/10
Crumbs
Natalie Adams, Year 2
10/10
Hope is a Spark
Willow Hewson, Year 1
10/10
Charlie's Swim
Charlotte Sell, Year 5
10/10

Other Editions

Feel free to browse through are Magazine Archive showcasing the talents of Young Australian School Children, dating back to 2006.

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Edition 2 - 2024

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Edition 1 - 2024

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2023 Awards

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Edition 3 - 2023

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Edition 2 - 2023

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Edition 1 - 2023

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2022 Awards

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Edition 4 - 2022

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Edition 3 - 2022

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Edition 1 - 2022

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Edition 4 - 2021

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Edition 3 - 2021

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Edition 2 - 2021

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Edition 1 - 2021

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Edition 3 - 2020

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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