PY English Writing Contest
Young writers across the Primary Years showcased their creativity during Concordian’s annual English Writing Contest on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Organized by the PY English Department, the contest provided students with an opportunity to develop their English writing skills while expressing their ideas and imagination through storytelling.
Centered around the theme “Festival of Stories,” this year’s contest invited students in Grades 1–5 to use their imaginations to create original narratives inspired by one of four visual image prompts. During an independent one-hour writing session, students carefully planned, drafted, revised, and edited their stories, showcasing both their creativity and growing confidence as writers.
The contest highlighted students’ enthusiasm for storytelling and provided a meaningful opportunity for them to apply their English language skills in an authentic and engaging way. Each story reflected the individuality of its writer, with students demonstrating imagination, organization, and thoughtful use of language.
Following the contest, English homeroom and ELS teachers carefully evaluated each story using grade-level criteria designed to assess narrative structure, idea development, and language conventions appropriate for each grade level.
Students were recognized for their accomplishments during the PY Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, March 26. Surrounded by peers, teachers, and family members, award recipients proudly celebrated their achievements in the following categories:
Class Excellent Writer Award
– First place in class
Class Great Writer Award
– Second place in class
Grade Level Excellent Writer Award
– First place in grade level
Grade Level Great Writer Award
– Second place in grade level
We are extremely proud of all students for their participation in this year’s contest and applaud their love of writing. Their dedication and passion for storytelling made the contest a meaningful showcase of student voice.
Ms. Kerrie Adams
G1I Levan: I feel happy because I got first place in my class.
G1I JJ: I feel happy because I got second place. I am proud of myself.
G1C Liya: I feel happy because I won, and at first, I didn't think I would win it.
G1C Jana: First, I was a little bit nervous about who would win the trophy, and I didn't know I would win the contest. I was a little bit nervous when I went to the front to get my trophy. I am thankful to my mom and dad.
G1S Avin: I am excited because I didn’t know if I was going to get it or not. I am grateful that I got it.
G1S Tara: I am proud because it’s my first writing contest. I am grateful to my mom for helping me.
G1D Poh: I feel happy because I got a good trophy.
G1D Claire: I feel happy because I won second place and I wanted the second place trophy.
G2S Vivi: I feel happy because it’s my first time getting a trophy.
G2S Rae: I felt proud and happy because I won two years in a row. I am grateful to my mom and dad.
G3I Proud: I feel happy, and I want to thank my parents for their help and support with practice. I really appreciate their help.
G3I Naya: I felt happy and excited when Ms. Morgan announced my name in the PY gym. I didn't expect to win the contest. I won last year, so I didn't think I would win again. I want to say thank you to my teachers and family members who supported me. I wouldn't have won without them.
G2C Max: I feel proud of myself because I worked very hard to win.
G2C Cotton: I feel proud because I tried my best.
G2D Layla: I feel proud because it's my first time winning the English Writing Contest, and I won both trophies.
G2D Sea: I feel proud of my work because I wrote so much.
G3S Risa: I felt happy and proud of myself because I practiced a lot. I practiced writing stories and let my mom and dad read them.
G3S Ocean: I feel very happy because I practiced for a long time. I practiced writing strategies like punctuation, conjunction words, and things that make my writing better.
G2I Theon: I feel good because I wrote a lot, and it was really good. Thank you to my English teacher.
G2I Bella: I feel very happy because it’s my first time winning the English Writing Contest. I will be very happy if I get first place next year.
G3C Vela: At first, I did not expect to win, but when Ms. Morgan said I won it, I felt really happy. I was proud of myself for winning it. I learned to never give up to achieve your dreams and goals. If you don't give up, you will always succeed.
G3C Pam: I am really happy to win because this is my first year winning the English Writing Contest. I will try my best to get it next year.
G3D Claire: I felt very happy and excited. I am very proud of myself and my sister for helping me with my writing.
G3D Ava: When I won the writing contest, I felt really proud of myself that I won, and when I wrote it, I felt confident. My mom said I could do it, and I believed her. I actually won!
G4C Tyra: I feel very happy and also excited and proud because this is the first time I won the English Writing Contest. I also want to thank my mom, dad, and my teachers.
G4C Kade: I feel happy because I didn't expect to win the English Writing Contest. I feel proud of myself because I got second place.
G4D Anya: I feel happy. I was nervous on the day of the writing contest. I would like to thank my English teachers and my mom and dad.
G4D Minne: I did not expect anything from myself because my parents just said, “Just do your best.” When they were about to tell the results, I was very excited. Eventually, they said Grade 4, and I heard that I won, and I was very happy. I couldn't do it without my English teacher and my mom and dad’s support.
G5I Anya: I feel proud of myself because before the writing contest, I practiced hard. I wrote my story, and when I saw the prompts, I could connect them right away.
G5I Stephen: I feel proud because I worked hard practicing. I practiced writing narrative stories and storytelling.
G4I Mook: First, I was nervous when they were about to announce my name, but when they announced it, I was really happy. I'm not that surprised because this is my third year winning this.
G4I Kiki: On the day of the contest, I was nervous that I wouldn't write it well. I was very surprised to win the English trophy because I normally win the Chinese trophy, so I was very surprised.
G5C Sabai: I felt like my heart was writing the words without thinking, so my story was emotional.
G5C Stephanie: I feel proud of myself because this is my second time winning the English Writing Contest, and I would like to appreciate my teachers for helping me.
G5C Yoshi: I feel happy because it was my first time getting it.
G5D Nikki: I felt really nervous on the day, but I did my best, and I’m glad that I got a trophy.
G5D Chant: I feel like I achieved success because I was able to write a good story and win the writing contest. I feel proud!
G4S Cara: I feel so shocked because I was like, “I did it! I did it!” This was my first time winning the whole grade level. I am so proud of myself.
G4S Vin: When the writing contest came, I thought I didn't have a chance at all because I had never won before. On the day it happened, my friend said they called my name. I thought it was a dream. I got 2nd place in the grade, which was really fascinating. Thank you to YouTube because I like to watch storytelling videos.
G5S Mahya: I felt really surprised but am very proud of myself because I thought I wasn't going to finish the story. I thought that I wouldn't have enough time, but I finished in time. This is my first time, so I am very surprised that I won the grade level.
G5S Anya: I was really surprised I won. I felt really proud of myself because I had never won before. I didn’t think I would win because there were so many great writers in my class, but in the end, it was really exciting to win.