Hildegard Literary Prize Winners 2024

This year, the annual SFCC Writing Competition, the Hildegard Literary Prize, highlighted the diverse range of voices within our College community.

The entries were a testament to the hard work and dedication of our young writers, who interpreted the theme of The Impossible in many creative and unique ways.

We are pleased to announce the following winners and encourage you to read their stories.

Senior Winner, Melton Campus:

5684 by Ysabelle Aquino, Year 12

The winner of our senior prize has constructed an intriguing piece that reimagines Orwellian themes with a modern twist. This author – a previous prize winner in our competition - skillfully uses imagery to capture contemporary fears of a future shaped by dehumanising technology and environmental destruction. The narrative is both powerful and thought-provoking, making 5684 a standout winner and showcasing the author’s exceptional talent.

Read now - 5684

Junior Winner, Cobblebank Campus:

The Most Powerful Words by Miguel Luna, Year 8

In the story, The Most Powerful Words, Miguel uses an engaging narrative voice, authentic dialogue, and sharp imagery to explore the concept that sometimes what we wish for, isn’t always what we need. This student’s writing is highly accomplished, and we look forward to seeing their skills develop even more!

Read now - The Most Powerful Words

Junior Winner, Melton Campus

Oyama’s Kitchen by Renee Furtado, Year 8

Renee's story Oyama’s Kitchen is a wonderful achievement, using vivid imagery to capture the “impossible” warmth and humanity of a family kitchen. This student’s talent shines brightly, and the story is a heartwarming read.

Read now - Oyama's Kitchen

Senior Runner Up, Melton Campus:

Minutes Taken From the Meeting Discussing Existential Threats to Greater Worldly Societies circa 2024 by Alanis Furtado, Year 11 

In her incredibly entertaining story (with a very long title!) Alanis has crafted a playful and ironic depiction of an impossible, yet terribly familiar, universe run by “very important” people who dismiss existential threats.

Read now - Minutes Taken From The Meeting

Junior Runner Up

Useless, Freya Fox, Year 9, Melton Campus

In the story Useless, Freya has crafted a creative and thoughtful exploration of the universal need for love and acceptance, a quest that for many might seem “impossible”.

Read now - Useless