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  • Develops writing and creative skills.
  • Mini sagas can be on any theme, but must be a maximum of 50 words.
  • Supports Key Stage 2 Learning objectives.
  • Supports Every Child Matters ' Enjoy & Achieve' Outcome.
  • Mini sagas are selected on the basis of imagination, expression and writing ability.
  • Selected mini sagas are published in a regional anthology.
  • Develops writing and creative skills.
  • Mini sagas can be on any theme, but must be a maximum of 50 words.
  • Supports Key Stage 2 Learning objectives.
  • Supports Every Child Matters ' Enjoy & Achieve' Outcome.
  • Mini sagas are selected on the basis of imagination, expression and writing ability.
  • Selected mini sagas are published in a regional anthology.
  • A classroom activity
  • Motivate pupils
  • Win prizes for your school
  • Free gift for every entrant
  • Free copy of the book your pupils appear in
  • Supports Every Child Matters - Enjoy & Achieve outcome
Mini Sagas
 Summertime stories!
  • A classroom activity
  • Motivate pupils
  • Win prizes for your school
  • Free gift for every entrant
  • Free copy of the book your pupils appear in
  • Supports Every Child Matters - Enjoy & Achieve outcome
  • Young writers invites your Key Stage 1 pupils to participate in this year's competition, My First Riddle. Last year's competition, My First Acrostic, was a huge success and we're sure you'll all enjoy this year's poetry challenge.
Summertime Stories
  • Write a summertime story and you could win some great prizes!
  • Young writers invites your pupils to participate in this year's poetry competition. We're sure you'll all enjoy the writing challenge.
The Poetry Express
  • Hello and welcome aboard the Poetry Express. We hope you enjoy your journey with us and the time spent at each destination. The Poetry Express is about to depart, time to hop onboard!
My First Poem
  • Open to all preschool and reception year children
  • Builds literacy and creative skills
  • Supports Every Child Matters - Enjoy & Achieve outcome
  • Poems published in 'My First Poem Anthology'
  • Certificate of merit
  • Free copy of the anthology for each club
  • Free My First Bookmark for every child who enters
Bust-A-Rhyme
  • We are delighted to announce the launch of Bust-A-Rhyme, our brand new poetry competition for all 11-18 year-olds. We are sure pupils and teachers will find it both fun and inspiring.
  • Do you enjoy writing your own songs? Maybe you’re a fan of rock ballads, or perhaps you like to express yourself through street rhymes and rap?
  • To be in with a chance of winning concert tickets,
    send us your lyrical creations in the style of your choice.
    Rap, ballads, pop songs, formal poetry…the decision is yours!
Poetry Explorers
  • Open to school years 3-6
  • Builds literacy and creative skills
  • Poems can be on any subject and in any poetry style
  • Supports Key Stage 2 and National Literacy Framework
  • A Poetry Explorers badge for every entrant
  • Certificate of Merit for every child whose work is chosen for publication
  • Selected pupils’ poems showcased in an anthology from your region.
  • Everyone’s favourite person is different.
  • Whether it’s a family member, school friend or celebrity, they all have one thing in common - seeing them will always make you smile!
  • MOTIVATE your pupils to write and appreciate poetry
  • INSPIRE them to share their hopes and dreams for the future
  • BOOST awareness of your school’s creative ability
  • Complements Key Stage 3 Learning Objectives
  • Supports the Every Child Matters - Make a Positive Contribution Outcome
  • Over £7,000 of great prizes for schools and pupils.
  • A Blue Laptop for the best boy poem
  • A Pink Latop for the best girl poem
  • Write about your favourite things for our new poetry competition.
  • Creative writing experience - perfect for National Year of Reading
  • Win one of our fantastic prizes including training a teacher in Kenya, rainforest sponsorship and animal adoption
  • Supports Every Child Matters - Enjoy & Achieve outcome
  • Free Key Stage 2 Lesson Plan Provided
  • Free copy of the book your pupils’ poems appear in
  • Free Eric the Bear for every participating School
  • Free bookmark and Certificate of Achievement.
  • Creative writing experience - perfect for National Year of Reading
  • Win one of our fantastic prizes including training a teacher in Kenya, rainforest sponsorship and animal adoption
  • Supports Every Child Matters - Enjoy & Achieve outcome
  • Works well with Key Stage 3 lesson plans
  • Free copy of the book your pupils’ poems appear in
  • Free bookmark and Certificate of Achievement.
  • Movtivate your pupils to write and appreciate poetry
  • Boost awareness of your school's creative ability
  • Work alongside Key Stage 2 guidelines in the National Curriculum or Attainment Targets A-F under the 5-14 Scottish Guidlines
  • Support the Every Child Matters - Enjoy and Achieve Outcome
  • Free gift for every entrant.
  • Movtivate your pupils to write and appreciate poetry
  • Boost awareness of your school's creative ability
  • Work alongside Key Stage 2 guidelines in the National Curriculum or Attainment Targets A-F under the 5-14 Scottish Guidlines
  • Support the Every Child Matters - Enjoy and Achieve Outcome
  • Win prizes for your schools and pupils
  • Free gift for every entrant
  • Movtivate your pupils and promote their creativity
  • Boost awareness of your school's creative ability
  • Win prizes for your schools and pupils
  • Free gift for every entrant

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