2025 Furphy Literary Award Winners

2025 Furphy Literary Award Winners

The finalists of the Furphy Literary Awards for 2025 have recently been announced. Congratulations to all students from GVGS and across the Goulburn Valley who took on the challenge of entering their writing and poetry in the Junior and Youth sections of the competition. Thanks also to the Furphy Literary Awards for offering this invaluable opportunity to young writers.

Students from GVGS were shortlisted in all sections and we would particularly like to acknowledge those who have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in these prestigious awards.

In the Youth Short Story Section, congratulations to Asha Birchall, Year 10, who was awarded 1st place for her story, ‘A Cup of Kindness’.

In the Youth Poetry Section, congratulations to Aniq Alam, Year 10, who was awarded 3rd place for his poem, ‘The Highway’.

Congratulations to all the entrants and finalists of the Furphy Literary Awards in 2025. We look forward to seeing even more entries from GVGS in next year’s competition.