Popstar Peter Andre has awarded three primary school pupils for their winning stories about Barnet.
John Cass, Leo Ke and Shaayri Khambhaiti were among 20 winners of the Welcome to my Borough writing competition, which was set up as part of the Mayor of London’s drive to improve literacy across the capital.
Children from more than 200 schools were invited to write stories inspired by landmarks where they live.
London Mayor Boris Johnson said: “This fabulous competition gets young Londoners out and about exploring our wonderful city, equipping them with the skills and imagination they need for the future and encouraging them to be fit, healthy and independent.”
Leo Ke, seven, a pupil at Moss Hall Junior School, in Nether Street, Finchley, based his story on his love of the leafy sights and sounds in different seasons, describing how he enjoys riverside walks in Finchley.
Peter Andre, said: “As a father myself, I think it is important our kids practise reading and writing every day and the stories the winners have come up with show what great imaginations they have and what an inspirational city London is.”
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