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Frankston Times 31 October 2023
Student’s Pawsome win
KUNYUNG Primary School student Lucas Banks has won the fiction grade 3-4 category in this year’s RSPCA Victoria’s Pawsome Stories competition.
The nine-year-old’s winning entry told the story of how his border collie Cooper saved the world by being generous and offering to share a bone. It was a lesson that brought colour and life back to a world where people had stopped sharing and being kind and considerate to each other.
The annual competition is open to primary school students across Victoria and aims to recognise future authors and build awareness of animal welfare.
This year students submitted a onepage story under the headings The day my pet saved the world (fiction) and Why caring for animals is important (Non-fiction).
Judges this year were authors Melissa Keil, Cameron Macintosh and Sally Rippin. RSPCA CEO Dr Liz Walker said there were around 400 entries.
Winners received a selection of Dymocks vouchers, trophies, toys and a unique animal education experience.
The list of winners for the 2023 competition and information about the judges can be found at: rspcavic.org/pawsome-stories
