Poet Emma Mattson’s success is a $10,000 windfall for organization
One of over 12,000 entries
Staff at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board congratulated recently Roseneath Centennial Public School student Emma Mattson, who won $10,000 for local Habitat for Humanity builds for her outstanding poem, Houses and Homes.
She was one of over 12,000 entrants in the national Meaning of Home contest, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity Canada.
Her poem was a runner-up.
Houses and Homes
A house is made of wood and bricks.
A home is made of love and family.
Home is the heart of my family.
Home keeps us all together.
Home reminds us of those good times.
Home means love.
Home means family.
Home helps us make memories.
Our home is always there for us.
When I am in my home, I feel safe.
I feel comfortable in my home.
My home means so much to me.
My home is no ordinary house.
It’s a home.
Our home means more to us in these times.
Covid-19 made us spend more time in our houses than normal.
I now realize what my home really means.
It means family.
Home is wonderful.
When I think of home I think of my indigenous culture.
When I am home, I feel like me.
When I am in my home I think of my family, my culture and my background.
I don’t live in a house.
I live in a home.
“The Meaning of Home contest, which runs from January 4th, 2021 to February 19th, 2021, invites Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada to submit a written poem or essay (in English or French) explaining what home means to them for a chance to direct a $30,000 grant to a local Habitat for Humanity. There is no cost to enter.
Since 2007, over 58,000 students have participated in the Meaning of Home contest. Thanks to their inspiring words, and the support of founding sponsor Sagen Canada and award sponsors Revera Inc. and Swiffer, the Meaning of Home contest has raised over $1.5 million to build homes across Canada for families in need of decent and affordable housing.
The Meaning of Home contest offers a unique and meaningful way to get students involved in the creative writing process. The goal is to teach students about the importance of giving back to the community and foster their active participation as world citizens.”
from the Meaning of Home website https://habitathm.ca/moh/
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