Ruby Merrick reaches district finals
Ruby Merrick, a Year 6 pupil, emerged as the Regional and District winner from the Rotary International Britain and Ireland Young Writers’ competition, and her entry will now go on to the overall final in the hope of gaining the national prize.
Classmate Martha Hind was awarded the runner-up spot in the regional stage, while Ella James and Dylan Lloyd-Bloom were presented with highly commended certificates for their efforts.
A host of pupils' sent in pieces for the competition, which required them to write a story or poem on the subject of Reflection.
Mrs Hind, said: “The feedback from the local judges was that they were impressed with all the entries, and particularly how imaginative our young Rydal Penrhos writers are.
“Congratulations to Ruby on her outstanding achievement, and to Martha, Dylan and Ella on securing high finishes.”
Mr McDuff, added: “This is a truly outstanding achievement from Ruby, who has one again showed just what a brilliantly creative mind she has.
“Everyone is thrilled with her accomplishments so far and wish her the very best of luck in the overall final.”