iServi News | 6 December 2019 | Term 4, Week 7
Poetry Success
Adam Paolillo
Congratulations to Adam Paolillo (SE5) who was a finalist in the Write4Fun Inspired Poets competition. There were over 600 entries and Adam’s poem was one of 15 chosen. His poem will also be published in Inspired, which is due for release in March 2020.
His youthful mind, often became a blessing,
Oblivious to those, who were judgemental and oppressing,
Abandoned and neglected was how he was often made to feel,
By those most insecure, fuelling their ego-ideal.
His emotions were fragile, but were shielded by his innocence,
An inexperienced mind left him curious with a sense of ambivalence.
Day after day, Johnny yearned for it to get better,
Remaining hopeful yet oblivious, it was truly an endeavour,
A year had passed, and things seemed to get better,
His unique personality, he wore like a badge on his sweater,
No longer making decisions based around the judgement of his peers,
Living a life free of shame, free of embarrassment, free of tears.
Every day was rewarded with a smile as he came home,
Ever so thankful at last, that he was no longer alone,
Inaugurating a resilience that had once felt impossible,
He felt he was now built with a shield, forever unstoppable.
Sporting Success
Jordan Flatman – Golf
Congratulations to Jordan Flatman (SE3) who recently represented WA in the 2019 Golf Championships at the School Sport Australia National Championships. Jordan was an integral part of the team and contributed to his team winning the Team Gold Medal in the Match Play event and a Team Bronze Medal in the Stroke Play event. Well done, Jordan.
Gabriel Ienco – Futsal
Congratulations to Gabriel Ienco (OLS4) who has been selected to represent WA in the Gold Fields WA Futsal State Side, which is being held in Canberra during January 2020. Good luck, Gabriel.