Grace’s ‘Christmas Conflict’ scoops first place in writing competition!

BALLYCASTLE teenager Grace Donald has been handed the best gift this Christmas, a number one spot in a writing competition for the BBC which saw her two minute tale made into an animation!

Grace, a year 11 pupil at Cross and Passion, said she was “delighted” that her tale 'Christmas Conflict' won the top spot in the 14-16 age group as she admitted she was up against “phenomenal” competition.

Speaking to The Chronicle, Grace said she has always had a passion for writing and this win has given her the push and the drive and the belief in herself to continue writing.

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