Competition Time

Below are details for a number of different competitions. If your child would like to enter, please refer to the websites for more information and how to submit their work. Please speak to Mrs Caroline Dickinson if you have any questions.

‘Beyond Words’ creative writing competition

Theme: Open theme – any genre – short story (no poetry)

Form: Story (500 to 1500 words)

Age Category: Years 1 – 12. 

Closing date: 1st June 2025

Organised by: Dymocks.

Link: https://beyondwords.dymockstutoring.edu.au/?fbclid=IwAR1BK1t5cy7IRxbREy7ibPvP53SL07Km8DWT04C2XEKNjhXy9orTMjoHizU&mibextid=ykz3hl

 

Submit Entry – Dymocks Beyond Words (dymockstutoring.edu.au) – save your story as a PDF and get your parents to submit it online

  • Attach your work as a PDF file.
  • Your name should NOT appear anywhere on the document or in the title as the competition entries are judged anonymously.
  • The title of your attachment should be the title of your story.
  • Write in 12pt font, Arial or Times New Roman.
  • Your document must contain only text, no images.

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary and Secondary School

The Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize is presented by the University of Sydney.

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary and Secondary School - The Australian Museum

  • 2 Min short film – science based
  • Theme for 2025 – “Above and Below”
  • Closes – Monday 14th April
  • See website for details and how to enter