Young Writer

Objectives:

This competition offers Rotary the opportunity to add value to the literacy curriculum in schools and colleges. This competition aims to encourage young people to:

• use their writing skills
• write with imagination and creativity 

Who can enter? 

The competition is open to all students in full time education. There are three age groups, namely: 

• Junior 7 to 10 years old 
• Intermediate 11 to 13 years old 
• Senior 14 to 17 years old 

Entrants must not be above the age parameters for each group on 31 August 2024

Stages to the competition: 

1. Local heats. These are organised by local Rotary clubs. Age group winners of local heats are entered into a district competition. Only 1 winner per age group, per club to be entered into district finals.

2. District Finals. These are organised by Rotary districts between January and February. The winners of each age group are entered into the national final. I am looking for some willing volunteers to be on the District judging panel. 

3. National Final. Organised by Rotary GB. One entry per age group per district may be submitted. 

Competition details 

The theme is “Wonderful Water"

The written entry can be fiction or non-fiction, a story or a poem, as long as the piece relates to the theme.

• It can be typed or hand-written
• An A4 page or up to 500 hundred words is a suggested suitable submission

Entries may not be returned unless specifically requested. 

Judging criteria 

• Writing skills 
• Ability to engage the reader
• Imagination and creativity

A full information pack can be downloaded here: 

2024-25-Rotary-Young-Writer-Information-Pack-v1.1.pdf