Young Writers' Travel Back In Rhyme competition is now open!

The competition is a great classroom activity for pupils, it gives them a chance to be part of a creative writing experience; from writing their poem to the chance of seeing their work in print. I am sure your pupils will find it inspiring and fun.

Deadline: 31st May 2012

It's easy to take part...

• Each pupil can write their poem on a piece of paper and must be no longer than 30 lines long.

• Each entry needs to have a pupil entry form attached (these can be printed and photocopied)

• Send a completed school entry form along with your pupils' poems to the freepost address

Benefits of the competition...

• Develops writing and creative skills

• Supports Key Stage 2 learning objectives

• Supports Every Child Matters 'Enjoy & Achieve' outcome

• Poems are selected for publication on the basis of imagination, expression and writing ability

• Selected entrants will have the opportunity to have their poem published alongside their peers and other children around the country.

Downloadable Resources...

(Please note to be able to download our competition resources you will need to have Adobe Reader installed onto your computer. If you do not have this facility please download first.)

Contact and Return Address Details...

FREEPOST RSLY-AUJA-RAHY
Bonacia Ltd
Young Writers PS
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF

Tel: 01733 898110/890066

Fax: 01733 313524

Email: info@youngwriters.co.uk

Download a KS2 Lesson Plan

Download a Pupils Entry Form

Download a School Entry Form

Or click here to upload entries online!

Prizes Up For Grabs...

Schools:

1st prize £1,000 for the best set of entries
2nd prize 2 x £500
3rd prize 4 x £250

Entrants:

Over £1,000 in book tokens
Free bookmark for every entrant
Certificate of merit for each published entrant