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Students were asked to submit a piece of art based around the theme of the Armed Forces - and entries, including poems, paintings, drawings and flag designs, came in from 9 schools.
Sergeant Scott Brooks, Major Sylvia Parkin and Squadron Leader Charlotte Morrison carefully selected the winners in the three categories of best poem, best art and best flag.
All the entries received are being showcased in Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, this week as part of the armed forces exhibition.
The week started with the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Elias Mattu, raising the Armed Forces flag.
On the same day, he presented poetry winner, Mya Perry, aged 11, of Bilston Church of England Primary School, with her prize of a £25 Love2shop voucher, in the Mayor's Parlour, at the Civic Centre.
The judges were impressed by the emotional language used in her poem entitled 'Daddy Please Don't Go', and agreed it was a mature piece of writing for a young lady.
Mayor Mattu said: "It was a real pleasure to present Mya with her award and it is great to see the children in the city honouring our Armed Forces through this art work.
"We owe the men and women of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force a debt of gratitude.
"These Armed Forces Day events are a fantastic way for us all to do that, while at the same time finding out a little bit more about our Armed Forces and recognise the crucial role they continue to play today."
Sami Al Abadie, ten, of The Royal School was the winner in the best flag category and Olivia Greybanks, 11, of Stow Heath Primary School was the winner in the best art category.
Both will receive their prizes as part of Saturday's Armed Forces Day celebration event at the Mander Centre from 11am to 4pm.
It will feature drumming, rigging, semaphore and drill displays by Army, Air and Sea Cadets and physical training demonstrations by the Military Preparation College, and offer people the chance to meet members of the Armed Forces past and present.
There will also be musical performances by the RAF Cosford Voluntary Band, the City of Wolverhampton Council Choir and vintage vocal harmony trio The Bluebird Belles. Plus, a range of military vehicles on display in Queen Square and Dudley Street, along with a flight simulator.
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- released: Thursday 22 June, 2017