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After the competition, we had the privilege of interviewing the talented winners, gaining insight into
INTERVIEWS
the dedication and effort they invested in preparing for this event.

What inspired you to choose the poem you recited today?

Yi Ming (5AC He):
The ongoing wars in the Middle East and between Ukraine and
Russia inspired me to recite “The Charge Of The Light Brigade” by
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, in honour of the courage and sacrifice of the
soldiers. Ms Meagan recommended the poem after I asked for a
recommendation on a dramatic poetry.

Winners of the Senior Category and the management team of the Department of English Language

JUNIOR CATEGORY WINNERS

Ranking Winner’s Name Student ID Class Title of Poetry
Champion Tan Yee 220009 3 Zhong “I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud” Mikhaeyla (2 Ren):
by William Wordsworth My love for storytelling inspired me to choose “The City in the Sea”
1st Runner-Up Mikhaeyla Dezsrie- 230275 2 Ren “The City In The Sea” by Edgar Allan Poe. I have been passionate about stories since I was
Anne De Silva by Edgar Allan Poe younger and became a fan of Edgar Allan Poe last year. I enjoy poems
2nd Runner-Up Jordania Lily 220259 3 Li “I Am The People, The Mob” with gothic and dark themes, and this poem was the perfect choice as it
tells the story of a sinking city of sinners, beautifully depicted.
by Carl Sandburg
Consolation Chloe Kerk Ko Yee 231054 3 Lian “Let No One Steal Your Dreams”
by Paul Cookson
Consolation Lo Zi Yen 220096 3 Xin “High School” by Nikki Were there any particular challenges you faced during your preparation or

performance?
SENIOR CATEGORY WINNERS

Ranking Winner’s Name Student ID Class Title of Poetry Eugene (6S Zhong):
Champion Dameeraa Thevaraj 210065 4 S Xin “The Symphony Of Seasons” Yes, time was my biggest challenge. Being in SM3, I had limited time
by Oscar Auliq-Ice due to my academic workload and other competitions. I only decided
1st Runner-Up Tan Yi Ming 190713 5 AC He “The Charge Of The Light Brigade” on the final poem shortly before the competition.
by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
2nd Runner-Up Marianna 210231 4 S He “O Captain! My Captain!”
Gurgutsova by Walt Whitman Zi Yen (3 Xin):
Consolation Ong Evonne 200254 5 AC Zhong “Outside The Box” by Becky Helmsey Definitely. I struggled with memorising my script because I had many tests
Consolation Chan Eugene 190204 6 S Zhong “My Mind To Me A Kingdom Is” and exams at around the same time.
by Sir Edward Dyer

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