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ACM Toowoomba Regional Schools Essay Competition
2014 Essay Competition
Toowoomba Regional 2014 Essay Competition entrants
Students front row L to R: Ethnee Furness (Christian Outreach College), Phyllida Hayes (Toowoomba State High School, Mount Lofty Campus), Riley de Jong (Toowoomba Grammar School) with John Brett (President, Toowoomba Branch ACM)
Students back row: Ahmad Iqbal (Concordia College), Laura de Jong (Mater Dei Primary School), Ellie de Jong (The Glennie School), and Mitchell Oddy (Centenary Heights State High School) with Paul Antonio (Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council).
Text of winning essays: 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
ACM Essay Competition
Each year a competition, open to school students in the Darling Downs region, is conducted by Australians for Constitutional Monarchy - Toowoomba Branch. Prizes include $500 for the winner of the Senior section, and $250 for the Junior section. Students may be recognised in other ways.
2014 Division 1 winner (15 - 18 years)
“Why do governments and organisations have constitutions? Explain, with examples, their functions in areas such as sport, community organisations and government.”
First prize: Riley de Jong (Toowoomba Grammar School)
Second prize (shared):
Phyllida Hayes (Toowoomba SHS, Mount Lofty Campus) and
Mitchell Oddy (Centenary Heights SHS)
2013 Division 2 winner (11 - 14 years)
“How is Prince Harry developing his career and interests? What leadership roles would you suggest for him if he came to live in Australia.”
First prize: Ellie de Jong (The Glennie School)
Highly commended: Laura de Jong (Mater Dei Primary School)
Second prize: Ethnee Furness (Christian Outreach College)
Highly commended: Ahmad Iqbal (Concordia College)