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Competitions

Primary 5-7

The Magic Door

5-12 Years

Unlock your pupils' imaginations with The Magic Door...

Opening Soon
Monday 5th June 2023

Ghost Stories (For 5-11 Year-Olds)

5-12 Years

What lurks in your child's imagination...? Get them involved today in this ghost story writing competition for writers aged 5-11 years!

Open All Year

Poetry Safari 2023

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!

Extended Closing Date
Friday 9th June 2023

My First Story 2023

5-7 Years

Get your pupils writing with an engaging story starter video and exciting choice of story templates!

Opening Soon
Monday 5th June 2023

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Primary 7-12

Ghost Stories (For 5-11 Year-Olds)

5-12 Years

What lurks in your child's imagination...? Get them involved today in this ghost story writing competition for writers aged 5-11 years!

Open All Year

The Magic Door

5-12 Years

Unlock your pupils' imaginations with The Magic Door...

Opening Soon
Monday 5th June 2023

Poetry Towers

7-12 Years

Poetry Towers invites your pupils to write a poem on any subject & in any style. Lets creativity flow & helps create confident writers...

Extended Closing Date
Friday 9th June 2023

Monster Poetry 2023

7-12 Years

Engage your pupils with creating a monster character then writing a poem inspired by it...

Extended Closing Date
Friday 9th June 2023

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Secondary 11-18

The Power of Poetry

11-18 Years

An exciting, immersive poetry competition that will engage students and give them inspiration to write as well as insights on how to use the power of poetry to express their thoughts and opinions.

Extended Closing Date
Friday 9th June 2023

Ghost Stories (12-18 Year-Olds)

11-18 Years

What lurks in your imagination...? Get involved today in this ghost story writing competition for writers aged 12-18 years!

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All Ages

Poetry Idol 2023

All Ages

We’re inviting children & young adults to write a poem about their favourite person. Who do they idolise?

Extended Closing Date
Friday 9th June 2023

Marvellous Superheroes

All Ages

Super Writers Assemble! We’re inviting all 4-18 year-olds to write a poem or story inspired by superheroes...

Closing Date
Friday 1st September 2023

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Winners

Key Stage 1 Winners

View our winning poetry & writing entries for Key Stage 1 competitions.

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Key Stage 2 Winners

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