Lily produces best book on East Timor

Umina Public School student Lily Perry has won the CWA Umina's International Country of Study competition for the best study book on Timor Leste (East Timor).

Lily's entry will be judged against entries from all around NSW at Moree in May next year.

Grace Oldfield was awarded second prize for her study book, while in the poster section, Avril James was first, Tally McIntyre second, and Mikayla Saitta and Luca Richardson were joint third place getters.

All entries were judged by Club Umina general manager Mr Evan Spiros and Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre past president Ms Carol Leitch.

CWA Northumberland Group International Officer Ms Carmen Dewar presented the awards to the students along with Mr Leitch.

Following the prize giving, students gave well-prepared speeches on what they had learnt about Timor Leste including its history, environment, and culture.

The CWA presented a donation of $150 to the school, and thanked the principal Ms Lyn Davis, and the librarian Ms Annette Darmody for their efforts.

Both Rosemary Richardson and Helen Parkinson gave short talks on CWA and its activities at local, state, and international levels.

Media Release, 12 Sep 2012

Jill Colwell, Umina CWA

Photo: Jill Colwell