August/September writing competition winner
Theme: the importance of community
Open winner - Huda Moutaz
In Hobsons Bay, where sun meets sea,
Community thrives, wild and free.
Neighbours greet with smiles so bright,
In every corner, warmth and light.
Shared stories under evening skies,
Laughter echoing, bonds that rise.
From bustling markets to quiet parks,
Unity's flame ignites our sparks.
Each gesture, small, a thread of grace,
Weaving together this cherished
place. In every heart, a common beat,
Hobsons Bay, where souls meet.
Here, we grow, support, and care,
A vibrant spirit, beyond compare.
Together, we flourish, hand in hand,
In Hobsons Bay, our shared land.
Under 18 winner - Isabel Cini
June/July photography competition winner
Kate Farrugia, theme: winter fun
April/May writing competition winners
Topic - heritage or cultural story, poem or haiku about Hobsons Bay in 100 words or less.
Winner - James Konstantinidis
In the heart of Altona, amid the salty breeze and the lively Pier Street,
my family's café stood as a beacon of community and camaraderie. As a
young boy, I immersed myself in its rhythm, mastering the art of the
barista and the stories behind each regular's favourite coffee. Nights
unfurled into symphonies of chatter, where locals and those from far and
wide, shared tales over the rich aroma of roasted beans. Closing up with
my dad, under the amber glow of streetlights, became a cherished ritual,
brewed with laughter and warmth. I never fathomed its end. Pedaling
home for the last time, I lost a piece of my heart. Yet, Altona helped me
find it — I guess home really is where the heart is.
Under 18 winner - Ava McCutcheon from Williamstown
Hi, I’m Ava and I'm 9 years old. I am the 5th generation to go to St
Mary's Primary School. When my Nan went to St Mary's, she marched
into class, but I walk. Out my classroom window, I see the playground,
but Nan saw the Post Office. At lunchtime Nan played hopscotch, I swing
on the monkey bars. Nan was in a crowded classroom where 94 kids
would sit on desks, the floor and windowsills, I have a table all to myself.
The bell would ring by pulling a rope, now an electric bell rings. I must go
to class, I hope you liked my story bye.
February/March drawing competition winners
Kai, 7
Karin, 11
Helene Wild
January/December summer photography competition
Congratulations Brett and Fredrieka Werner who won the best summer pic photography competition.
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