Competitions

Reception

Introduce your reception class to poetry with My First Riddle...

Closing Date
Friday 28th May 2021

5-7 Years

There’s no better way to let your pupils’ imaginations go wild and explore poems than with Poetry Safari... it’s simply roarsome!

Closing Date
Friday 28th May 2021

5-7 Years

My Amazing Diary is perfect for recounts as well as getting creative, giving your pupils a purpose and motivation to write. There is a 200-word limit, which allows your pupils to focus on their writing and create an interesting, concise diary entry that they'll be proud of!

Competition Now Closed

7-11 Years

Engage your pupils with poetry with Peculiar Pets! Fill your classroom with laughter and imagination as your pupils create their peculiar pet and write a poem in any style about it!

Closing Date
Friday 28th May 2021

7-11 Years

If you go down to the woods today... Inspire your 7-11 year-olds to write a mini saga, a story told in 100 words, on the theme of a wander in the woods. Fun and engaging, it's certain to brighten your day!

Competition Now Closed

11-18 Years

'Unsolved' invites your students to write a mini saga (a story told in just 100 words) inspired by the crime & mystery genre. Will they fight for justice? Take on the role of detective in an enthralling whodunit? Or embark on an adventure as a fugitive?

Closing Date
Friday 28th May 2021

11-18 Years

Imagine... invites 11-18 year-olds to enter their thought-provoking poetry into Young Writers' national poetry competition! Imagine if we were all equal... Imagine if you had one wish... Imagine if the world ended tomorrow. A simple thought can inspire so much creativity in your class!

Competition Now Closed

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Our national writing competitions run throughout the academic year for primary and secondary schools.