Josephian Writers at The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
1 November 2023
Josephian writers took our medal tally to 149 in The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. Read what the judges said about their work.
They penned their thoughts on 'A youth-powered Commonwealth’ in celebration of the Commonwealth Year of Youth. They shared their views about the power young people hold within the global community and to consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful contribution in the world.
They shared how voices can come together and draw strength from one another. They also wrote stories and poems of growth, community and hope. Their use of rhetoric and the crystalisation of ideas captured the hearts of the judges who described their work as ‘insightful’, ‘sophisticated’ and ‘beautifully written’.
Our medal tally this year stands at 149; 4 Gold Finalists, 13 Gold, 41 Silver and 91 Bronze recipients. Congratulations, Josephians!
