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The Children’s Corner is dedicated to celebrating the creativity, curiosity, and compassion of our young readers. It’s a space where children’s voices are heard, their talents are recognised, and their achievements are proudly shared with the community.

From imaginative stories and colourful artwork to musical talents, sporting successes, scientific discoveries, and inspiring acts of kindness, we shine a light on the many ways children express themselves and make a difference. By showcasing their unique perspectives and passions, we hope to inspire confidence, encourage creativity, and celebrate the next generation.

Sophia

8 years old

Year 4

Strand On the Green Junior School

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WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES

When I close my eyes,

A world appears, one with no fears.

A magical world with kindness.

The one power everyone needs,

The one power always succeeds.

Wars are no such thing, and bullying is nothing.

When a child enters school,

They give each other a tool

That makes them happy,

Head to the place,

Which is a smile on their face.

When anyone had a birthday,

Everyone would cheer,

No smug face or sneers.

I wish the world were bright

and no one had fright.

I think of the fun, but now it stays as my dream.

And it might be what we become.

"

Eleanor Brittan

8 years old

Southfield Primary School

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OH MILKY WAY

Oh Milky Way, your stars

twinkle as they fade.

A small twinkle star travels so far.

The place that surrounds you

is as black as tar

taking you away through and far.

Sometimes I feel hypnotised,

circles flowing through my eyes.

Bright swirls making twirls

entrance me as you whirl.

Space flowing through my eyes.

But not getting me hypnotised.

Through the stars

and across Mars, life

doesn’t stop me dreaming.

Oh Milky Way, your stars

twinkle as they fade.

A small twinkle star travels so far.

The place that surrounds you

is as black as tar

taking you away through and far.

"

Teekshana Mallampalli

11 years old

Year 7

St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School

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THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

I have a dream to roam the skies

To see the stars with my eyes

To reach out and grab the sun

OMG! It’ll be so much fun.

I’ll ride around the whole galaxy.

Wow, there is so much to see!

I’ll fly though the sky

On shooting stars I’ll go so high

Hopefully I’ll achieve this dream

And inspire others to be like me.

OCTOPUS

If you look deep under the seaOctopus you will surely see

A tiny hat and beady eyes

It lives beneath the chilly ice

If you spot one with underwear

You for certain saw something rare

They come in all shapes and sizes

The big one wins all the prizes

Tentacles come from its butt

It wears spectacles in its hut

THE BRUTAL BEAST OF SHIVERHOLLOW

Once upon a silver threaded twilight, there lived a young girl named Luna. Days passed,

and Luna grew up to be a courageous girl and her wild curiosity grew up with her. Luna’s

deep sense of empathy and concern for others made her liked by her peers.

One fateful evening, as dusk laid its fingers on the town, Luna overheard the townsfolk

gossiping about a house of horrors near the cliffside in the village of Shiverhollow. With

wonder sparkling like emeralds in her eyes, she began her strenuous journey to the

hidden village of Shiverhollow.

Numerous exhausting days passed by. Luna had crossed dark, mystical forests;

perilous creatures and ginormous guardians of the village. It was not at all welcoming:

there were dead bodies everywhere, a complete invasion of darkness, and a dreadful

atmosphere, making her almost collapse. But what bothered her the most was the eerie

silence that spread throughout the air. Luna, her heart pounding, slowly started to stroll

towards the cliffside.

Once she reached her destiny, she was astounded by the bizarre appearance of the

house. It looked as ancient as the wind’s first whisper, and the structure was as if it was

designed by a sculptor with no clay. The dilapidated door handle creaked as Luna began

to gently turn it.

Kr… Klick.

The musty and damp smell of rottenness rushed out as the door slammed open.

Bam!

Reluctantly, Luna dragged her feet inside… SHE WAS STUNNED!

Her eyes were blinded by the lights! There were piles and piles of gold and jewels,

untouched. Luna could not control herself anymore. She sprinted to the jackpot to stuffas much as she could into her pockets. But as soon as she laid her fingers on the

precious treasure, she heard a gruesome voice:

“HOW DARE YOU!?”

Luna froze. Out of nowhere, a black figure appeared.

“How dare you touch my belongings?” it growled. The beast had slimy grass green skin,

and also bare bones. It had a loose eye and a long, pointy nose, Luna was so disgusted

she couldn’t handle herself anymore. She fainted.

CHOMP! CHOMP! CHOMP!

"

Riddhi Maheshwari

9 years old

Year 4

Edison Primary School

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DRAGON

Dancing into space

Roaring with the stars

All the planets

Glooming with the moon

On the deep rocky spot

Nearby is Earth: let’s go!

SHOW YOU HOW IT’S DONE

It’s easy to show

but it’s not easy to glow. I smile when I see you.

I will show you how

when we are together it’s

stronger. I will show you how it’s done.

I feel so much better when it’s done.

I will find you when we are done, done, done.

THE THREE MONSTERS

The princess Lura runs away with her brother Jace and

they reach the magical island at night and stay at an old

monastery.

In the morning, they walk out of the monastery and reach the

shore of the sea. Today, there were high tides and they found

a mouse trying to escape from the tides. They both change

into their avenger suits to save the mouse.

The mouse leads them to the three monsters, Arkaza,

Rokoshebo, and Doma. They both start to attack Doma and

kill him. Then when they start attacking Rokoshebo, Jace gets

his hand chopped off, so Lura needs to kill him alone. At the

last moment, she kills him.

At the end when she starts attacking Arkaza, she gets a

scratch and thinks she will lose. The King and Queen come

and their soldiers kill him.

"

Maximilien Duffe

8 years old

Year 3

Strand on the Green Junior School

"

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT

Different people have different brains.

Everyone is different in different ways.

Some people have problems with noise,

some people need help with writing,

some people just need ear defenders.

Everyone is different in different ways.

THE MOUSE

There was a mouse

who lived in a house.

But the mouse was too big to live in the house.

So the mouse squeezed himself out of his old dusty house.

But there was a cat outside!

JUST OUTSIDE!

But then the mouse stepped on a floor board

and ‘squeak’ the floor board went!

The cat heard the sound

and the cat ate the mouse.

So now the new house of the mouse

will be in the mouth of the CAT!

NATURE

Roses are red, violets are blue,

oh, how I would like a rose that is you.

You are a rose, that is you, yes you,

you, you, you — a rose that is you.

The sun is yellow, a big yellow fellow.

The thing that I like most is yellow.

The grass is green — I wouldn’t mean

to pick the grass, it’s green, see?

I’m really sure from every time you see me.

"

Submit an entry

Do you know a young person with a story to tell or a talent to share? Whether the child is a budding writer, a creative artist, a curious problem-solver, or someone making a positive impact in their community, we would love to feature them. We welcome submissions on a wide range of interests — from sports, maths, and science to creativity, personal achievements, and community spirit. This is their opportunity to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Submit their work today and let their voice shine as part of our community.

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