Tamborine State High School Student Puts Tamborine On The Map

Tamborine State High School Student Puts Tamborine On The Map

Tasha Damon, a Year 10 student at Tamborine State High School has achieved the honour of being placed third in the Australasian Publishing Groups Short Story Competition (2001.)

The short story competition was held throughout Australia and New Zealand and hosted over 8500 entries. Tasha’s short story was titled “Doll Maker,” her story was based on the theme of magic and mystery. Tasha’s story will be printed in the upcoming Australasian anthology titled “Zapped.” Tasha also received $150 as well as a complementary plaque displaying her story for display n the School Library.

Michelle Bell from the Australasian Publishing Group commented the “judges had a very difficult time deciding on the winners, the quality of entries was extremely high, with over 60 grand finalists.

Tasha’s achievement to receive a third place is an outstanding personal achievement as well as a positive achievement for her school.”

Mrs.Tracey Brose, Principal of Tamborine Mountain State High School said, “Our school community is very proud of Tasha. It is pleasing to know that student work produced as part of classroom learning at our school is of such an exceptional quality. External validation and praise of the high quality of learning occurring in our school environment is always wonderful to receive.”

Special congratulations must go to Mrs. Jo Baker, Tasha’s teacher, who organized entry into the competition and encouraged student participation.

Published: 31/05/2001

Source: Tamborine Times

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