Congratulations to the seven winners of “The Great Australian Platypus Search Poetry CompetitioN”.

And congratulations to all entrants, as every single poem was very special in its own right.

With 152 entries from classes and individual students from across Victoria, it was incredibly difficult for the judges to narrow down the list to just seven winners.

It was clear that all poems were thoughtfully written, and they signified the care and concern Victorian primary and secondary students hold for the platypus. It was clear that they want this iconic species saved from extinction.

We hope you enjoy reading the following winning poems and that they inspire you to keep caring for your local rivers and natural habitats. This will help to ensure the survival of the platypus and all other native river species, both great and small.

To find out more about the results of The Great Australian Platypus Search project, please visit: www.thegreataustralianplatypussearch.org

To access our fantastic suite of online education resources, all centred around the platypus, please visit: www.eev.vic.edu.au/great-australian-platypus-search

To read a description of the project and its findings, read this comprehensive article By Hilary Van Leeuwen excerpted from our Vol 45 of Eingana Magazine, published in May 2023.