Congratulations Jin Sagong! First Prize grade 4 winner in Poetry Contest

Jin Sagong of Vancouver, BC, has been selected as the FIRST-PRIZE WINNER from students in grade four in the 2021/2022 National Student Poetry Contest held by Polar Expressions Publishing.

​As a result of this outstanding accomplishment, Jin has received $60.00 and a certificate for their entry titled "Full of Wonder" (scroll down to read the poem!)

Jin also received a copy  of the book Jungle Fun,   which   features this award-winning poem and includes the works of other top entrants. Jin's school (Lord Tennyson Elementary School) has received a matching prize.

Canadians of all ages interested in national writing competitions are   encouraged to visit www.polarexpressions.ca for information on upcoming deadlines and guidelines.

Full of Wonder

Crickets  cricketing loudly,
but not visible
to my eyes.

Crows squawking innocently,
but who knows if they did something nasty 
beyond my eyesight?

Steam rises up in the air
as we breathe,
vanishes into the  brisk air
even before I blink my eyes.

Leaves rustling in the wind,
small but still alive,
sacrificing  themselves for the big old tree.
Nobody notices, 
but I do.

by Jin Sagong   (Grade Four)
Lord Tennyson Elementary School
Vancouver, British Columbia