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Young Writer

This competition allows entrants' imaginations to run wild! After being given a theme, participants can choose to write fiction or non-fiction, a story or a poem; with the opportunity to express themselves and get creative with the written word.


Theme - Wonderful Water

Age categories

The competition is open to young people in three age groups:

  • Junior                Up to 10 years
  • Intermediate        11 – 13 years
  • Senior                   14 – 17 years
2024-25-Rotary-Young-Writer-Information-Pack-v.1.0.pdf 
2024-25-Rotary-Young-Writer-Entry-Form-v.1.0.pdf

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