Pupils across the Bellevue group showcased their creativity and passion for language in this year’s Bellevue National Poetry Day Competition, with over 600 entries submitted from 16 schools across the group.
After an inspiring display of talent, more than 120 poems and performances reached the finalist stage, reflecting the imagination, confidence, and originality of pupils from Early Years through to Year 11.
Following a thoughtful judging process by a panel of six Bellevue judges, the winners have now been announced.
Category Winners
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EYFS / Year 1: “Puddles” – Year 1, WPS
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Years 2–4: “Video Game Rap” – Luke, Sherborne
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Years 5–7: “Checkmate” – Philippa, Farlington
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Years 8–11: “Hopscotch” – Theodore, OPS
Runners-Up
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EYFS / Year 1: “One Sunny Day” – Year 1, Skippers Hill
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Years 2–4: “Chess School” – Ayan, FPK
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Years 5–7: Arty, Skippers Hill
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Years 8–11: “Playing the Game” – Amelia, Skippers Hill
Overall Awards
- Overall Winner: Philippa (Year 7, Farlington) for “Checkmate”
- Overall Runner-Up: Arty (Year 7, Skippers Hill)
Certificates will be awarded to all participants and finalists, with prizes for the winners presented at the upcoming Bellevue Heads Forum.
Bellevue’s Group Education Director, Sam, said:
“It has been an absolute joy to see the creativity and confidence of our pupils through poetry this year. Every entrant, from our youngest poets in Reception to our senior students, demonstrated a wonderful enthusiasm for language and self-expression.”
The Bellevue team extends heartfelt thanks to all pupils who entered, to the teachers who supported them, and to the schools who released staff to serve as judges.