The purpose of the Somerset National Poetry Prize is to encourage a love of writing poetry amongst secondary school students, to affirm it as a worthwhile literary pursuit, and to stimulate excellence in writing. It also aims to inspire and enrich youth literature.
Congratulations to the following participants who have been Shortlisted.
Shortlisted 2025
Junior Category
Biyala - Riley Wooster, Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Victoria
Child of the Stars - Sara Jiang, Queenwood School for Girls, New South Wales
Congenital Cataracts - Tracy Hu, Meriden Anglican School for Girls, New South Wales
I've Forgotten - Shiloh Herzberg Nicholls, St Clare's Highschool Taree, New South Wales
Senior Category
Positive Space - Angela Yang, Sydney Girls High School, New South Wales
Impending - Lotus Das-Hyland, Lauriston Girls' School, Victoria
Don't let it be in Vain - Clea Wilson, Traralgon College, Victoria
Once More - Helena Maunder, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, Victoria
Proud sponsors of the 2025 Somerset National Poetry Prize Competition
Dr. Annette Allen of
