Congratulations to All Hallows’ School student, Lily Megaw, who is the Queensland winner of the 2020 Simpson Prize.

The Simpson Prize is a competition designed for Year 9 and Year 10 students focusing on the Australian experience of the First World War.

One prize is awarded in each state and territory.

Lily’s essay explored the ways in which Australians continued to suffer after their return home from war.

You can read Lily’s essay here.

Photo source: All Hallows’ School Facebook page.