Cedric and Coen Pang honoured for their poetry at Furphy Awards

“I’d like to thank my teachers, Ms Sharonlee Parker and Mrs Amy Carr,” he said.

Year 6 student Coen Pang, 11, won a commendation in the Junior Poetry category, for his poem Bushfire.

Coen said he’d like to thank his teacher, Mrs Christine Doyle.

Mum Jacqueline Pang said Cedric and Coen had always enjoyed reading.

“They were really excited when they found out that their poems were shortlisted, it was a big surprise,” she said.

The Furphy Literary Award ceremony was held on Sunday, July 28, at Shepparton Library.

At the event, Cedric and Coen were joined by CAGS head of junior school Fiona Clarke, who helped to celebrate their achievement.