2007 School Magazine

Winter’s End It’s cold outside. Winter’s frosted breath floats on the breeze with the sweet smell of summer rain Spring has arrived Birds call from the bush across the road, Kookaburras loudest of all. I’m writing. Not about anything in particular, just what I can see and hear and the stuff you sense Like the wind stirring the goose ridged hair on your arm. I love winter. I love the wisps of mist that circle the morning mountains and the way the ice cold breath of wind stings your face. You know you’re alive not just dreaming, You look around and say “I am here, this is my place.” There is beauty in everything Sticks and stones to thousand dollar art. There is a way to turn, to catch the light and you can see it. There is a dead tree in the corner of the neighbour’s yard. It sticks up higher than the rest. In the day it is a perch for birds, As I sit in the fading light, Silhouetted against the pale clouded sky It is beautiful I pray so hard that it will never be cut down. I’m sad that winter is over Glad that spring is here. I’ve missed the sound of rain and pure colour of flowers But winter is still my favourite and I will mourn its passing in my own way. Rebekah Harden (10L) Mary Alexis Macmillan Prize: Years 9–10

Rainforest Great wizened trunks tower, breeze playing amongst the leaves. whisper, whisper A damp, crisp carpet of dappled sunlight swarms with life. rustle, patter Greetings and warnings are volleyed amongst the canopy, echoing and ringing for miles. w-hip! Caw! Shoots and sprigs fight for life with the giants craving the golden light. grow, faster

The sticky air perfumed with eucalyptus and the delight of oncoming rains. drip, rumble

An ancient beauty, she listens, grows and watches for thousands of years. life Eliza Weder (8G) Mary Alexis Macmillan Prize: Year 8

TOP: Claudia Husband (10H) BOTTOM: Rachel Ward (10G)

TOP: Loretta Fiumara (12W)

TOP: Claudia Lui (11B) BOTTOM: Olivia Lam (12M)

TOP RIGHT: Charlotte Pilcher (10M)

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