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Creative Writing Competition

Creative Writing Competition
Wednesday, 1 February 2023 - Tuesday, 28 February 2023
9.00am to 4.00pm

Students enrolled in years 4,5 and 6 in schools within the Shire are invited to take part in a creative writing competition.

The Shire of Harvey is holding an inaugural Literacy Festival in March 2023.

Students enrolled in years 4,5 and 6 in schools within the Shire of Harvey are invited to take part in a creative writing competition "My Crazy Adventure".

Submit a short story written in 300 words or less for a chance to win a prize.

This is a great opportunity for children to get imaginative and improve their writing skills. 

Closing Date: 28 February 2023.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. 

For further information please contact Ruth at Harvey Library on 9729 0390.

Terms and Conditions

Category: short story

Topic: My Crazy Adventure

  • The competition is open to students in Years 4,5 and 6:
    • Who attend school in the Shire of Harvey but live elsewhere
    • Who live in Shire of Harvey but attend school elsewhere
    • Homeschool students who live in the Shire of Harvey
  • All stories must be entirely the work of the students
  • Maximum length - 300 words
  • Stories may be typed or handwritten and illustrated
  • Mark your work with your name, age, contact number, school and class teacher
  • Submit your entry to Harvey or Australind Library

 

Prizes

Prizes for each year group:

  • First prize - $100
  • Second prize - $50

All participants will receive a certificate. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, 8 March 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the competition open to?

The competition is open to students in Years 4,5 and 6:

  • Who attend school in the Shire of Harvey but live elsewhere
  •  Who live in Shire of Harvey but attend school elsewhere
  • Homeschool students who live in the Shire of Harvey

Are adults allowed to help?

Students may receive help from their regular classroom teacher. That is, they can be supported to work on storytelling, presentation, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
However, stories must be entirely the work of the student.

When does the competition close?

The competition closes at 5pm on Tuesday, 28 February 2023. We are unable to accept entries after this time.

Will entries be shown in the media?

Prior permission will be sought from parents/carers if stories are selected for inclusion in print or social media.

Who will be judging the competition?

Stories will be judged by teachers, authors or other professionals who are not known to the students.

What will happen to the stories after the competition finishes?

Selected stories will be displayed at Shire of Harvey Libraries during March 2023. They may be collected by students from the libraries in April, aer which time they will be destroyed.

What information needs to be included on entries?

Entries should be marked in block letters with name, age, contact number, school and class teacher.

Who can I contact for further details?

Please contact Ruth at Harvey Library on 97290390 for further information.