Talented students put their literary skills to the test in a new competition.

A total of 28 students from Northallerton School & Sixth Form College and Bedale High School took part in the Young Writers challenge set by Northallerton Mowbray Rotary Club.

They were invited to submit short pieces of poetry or prose on the theme of “rebuilding”, which could be interpreted as broadly as the students wished and was designed to inspire their creative talents.

Students in the 14 to 17 age category were encouraged to think about their vocabulary and language in their work of fiction or non-fiction. Judges considered their ability to engage interest and be consistent in their power of argument.

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“The standard of entries was hugely impressive,” said Anne Ash, youth lead at Northallerton Mowbray Rotary Club. “Rebuilding lives and communities is one of Rotary’s main themes and this really fired the students’ imaginations.

“This is the first year we’ve held the Young Writers competition and it’s greatly encouraging to see the wealth of creative talent these students possess.

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“We’d also like to thank the staff at Northallerton School & Sixth Form College and Bedale High School for encouraging them to take part.”