Frank Field Education Trust Hosts Inspirational Poetry Festival at Manchester Central Library

In November 2025, pupils from across the Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) gathered at Manchester Central Library for the second annual Trust-wide Poetry Festival—a celebration of creativity, talent, and core values. This year’s festival showcased an impressive collection of poems, all reflecting the FFET Core Value of Justice.

The event brought together talented young poets from Birches Head Academy, Ellesmere Port C of E College, and Handforth Grange Primary School. Pupils not only performed their original poetry but were also featured in the 2025 Poetry Anthology.

Ms Dixon, Director of Education at FFET, praised the young poets, saying, “The creativity displayed by our pupils is truly inspiring. Their poems reflect not only their talent but also their understanding of what it means to live by our core values.” In addition to enjoying the festival’s powerful performances, pupils had the opportunity to explore Manchester Central Library, making the day both educational and memorable.

Following a morning filled with inspiring poetry presentations, the winners of the 2025 Poetry Festival were announced:

  • Overall Winner: Georgie A, Year 7, EPC

  • BHA Winner: Seth M, Year 9, BHA

  • EPC Winner: Tanjiba I, Year 8, EPC

  • HGPS Winner: Dylan D, Year 5, HGPS

  • Best Presentation Award: Criselda M, Year 9, BHA

  • Year 2 Category Winner: Alice N, Year 2, HGPS

Congratulations to all our talented poets! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this inspiring event.

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