New rock stars of creativity

Kete Korero Short Story Competition winner Emma Hesqua.

by NZ CATHOLIC staff
HAMILTON — The young writers of Hamilton diocese have been celebrated as the “rock stars of creativity”.

Kete Korero Short Story Competition winner Emma Hesqua.

Diocesan magazine Kete Korero recently ran a short story competition for senior students across the diocese.
As well as being the editor of the magazine, Mike Smith helps people with their writing and publishing needs.
“One of the most exciting things about my work is discovering new and interesting writers,” he said. “As Catholics, we have a long
history of creative writing of all kinds, but in schools this is often overshadowed by academic and sporting achievements.”
Mr Smith said he thought writers are the rock stars of the creative
arts. “In the music industry, Lorde is celebrated for her writing as much as for her style and singing.
“Parents and teachers would probably advise against this as a career
choice, but taking time to be more creative will enhance your
life — whether it is on the sports field, in the science lab or around the business table.”
The winner, Emma Hesqua, a year 9 student at Aquinas College in Tauranga, won $75 for her story about a girl’s trip to live with her previously estranged father and his new wife.
Two students at Rotorua’s John Paul College — Loren Skudder-Hill and
Eamon Walsh — were difficult to separate, so they were awarded equal second prize, receiving $40 each.
Third prize went to Nicholas Farrell from St John’s College in Hamilton, with a $30 prize.

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