The winners of the ‘I Love Barrie’ contest have been announced!
From February 12th to March 5th, the City of Barrie welcomed entries from area youth sharing why they love Barrie.
The 5th annual I Love Barrie contest was open to all elementary school-aged students in the city.
From 2020 and 2021, the City received over 110 entries to the contest.
This year, students from 19 elementary schools submitted artwork and short stories.
“I love this time of the year—reviewing the contest entries is so inspiring. Encouraging the development of Barrie’s youth gives me all the motivation I need,” says Ward 10 Councillor Mike McCann. “The I Love Barrie contest is just one way we invest in our future.”
See the I Love Barrie contest winners from 2020 and 2021 below:
Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3):
Jack Prestwich, Grade 3, Assikinack Public School
Junior (Grade 4 to 6):
Sadie Mitton, Grade 6, West Bayfield Elementary School
Intermediate (Grade 7 and 8):
Eden Goreta, Grade 7, St. John Paul II Catholic School
Jack, Sadie and Eden will also showcase their artwork or read their short story at an upcoming Barrie City Council meeting.
The winning entries can be viewed by clicking here
Photo shown is Grade 6’er Sadie Mitton’s winning entry from West Bayfield Elementary School.
This year's I Love #Barrie contest winners have been selected: https://t.co/v12WVZB91c Thank you to all participants! pic.twitter.com/PhBitGf5Ut
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) March 17, 2021