In celebration of World Poetry Day, three talented Year 9 students from Highfields took part in a local schools poetry competition hosted by Wolverhampton Grammar School. The event coincided with Black History Month, and the special guest judge, G.M. Linton, shared her personal journey to becoming a writer while reflecting on her heritage and her family’s legacy as part of the Windrush generation.
Highfields was proudly represented by Nia, Patience, and Anvi, who performed their original poems on the theme of heritage. Each student delivered powerful pieces, expressing what heritage means to them, and they were exceptional ambassadors for our school.
The competition was intense, but Highfields stood out. Anvi's poem was highly commended in the Years 8-9 category for its insight and creativity. In a particularly proud moment for the school, Nia won the main prize, earning high praise from the judges for her extraordinary ability to communicate her thoughts and emotions so vividly.
We are incredibly proud of Nia, Patience, and Anvi for their participation and achievements. Their heartfelt poems captured the essence of heritage and identity, and we encourage anyone interested to read these award-winning pieces, which are attached here.
Congratulations to all three students for their inspiring work and for representing Highfields with such creativity and passion!
