The Canadian Association of Independent Schools Writing Competition

Every year, the CAIS, in partnership with a member school, holds an annual writing competition.  The purpose of these awards is to recognize oustanding pieces of writing by students who personify the spirit of the CAIS.  In this light, entries must be accompanied by a letter from the school demonstrating that the student has achieved excellence in one or more areas of school and community life. 

The CAIS Writing Competition

Creative Category

1st Place - Christina Barry, St. Clement's School, Toronto, ON 

2nd Place - Kathryn Roston, Collingwood School, Vancouver, BC 

Honorable Mention - Sarah Duncan, Bayview Glen School, Don Mills, ON 

Formal/Research Category

1st Place - Bryn Fell, St. Andrew's College, Aurora, ON 

2nd Place - Erika Anschuetz, Pickering College, Newmarket, ON

Honorable Mention - Collin Potter-Bonar, Ecole Weston School, Montreal, QC 

2003 Writing Competition Winners

Creative Category

1^st place - Defne Gunay, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay, BC

2^nd place - Renira Narrandes, St.John's-Ravenscourt, Winnipeg, MB

Formal/Research Category

1^st place - Jonathan Parkin, Southridge School, Surrey, BC

2^nd place - Not Awarded

2002 Writing Competition Winners

Creative Category

1^st place - Amelia Sargisson, Sacred Heart School of Montreal, Montreal, QC

2^nd place - Saro Setrakian, Selwny House, Westmount, QC

Formal/Research Category

1^st place - Deborah Ho, Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC

2^nd place - Adam Schneider, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay, BC

2001 Writing Competition Winners

Creative Category

1^st place - Lauren Morgan, Bishop’s College School, Lennoxville, QC

2^nd place - Luke Kozinski, Bishop’s College School, Lennoxville, QC

Formal/Research Category

1^st place - not awarded

2^nd place - Emma O’Dwyer, Pickering College, Newmarket, ON