Sometimes an important focus on literacy in schools sneaks up and takes all the English curriculum space, squeezing out literature, storytelling and poetry. Reading for fun and opportunities to experiment freely with writing are quietly smothered. The necessary explicit teachings of genres can accidentally suffocate the thrill of writing to express, create and ponder. The luxury of writing a story simply becomes constructing a narrative within the walls of orientation, complication and resolution. Poetry is one avenue for writers, children and adults, to engage with words for enjoyment and stimulation. Poetry can be fun, challenging, silly and beautiful. It’s a chance to write without so many rules.
Something For The Kids © Katrina Germein 2010
As a judge, I’m looking forward to reading all the entries in the 2010 Max Fatchen Literary Awards..
Max Fatchen Literary Awards 2010
A poetry competition for South Australian school students.
First prize in each category $50.00
Second Prize in each category $25.00
Four Categories
- Reception to Year 2
- Years 3, 4 &5
- Year 6 &7
- Years 8 to 12
- Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th July 2010.
- Poems will be judged by South Australian author Katrina Germein.
- Winners will be announced at the CJ Dennis Weekend 5th September 2010.
The theme for 2010 is ‘The Year of the Tiger’
Click on the picture for inspiration and to learn about tigers.
Entrants can write and submit poems in any poetry genre of their choice.
Send entries to: Peter Lane, Max Fatchen Literary Awards, PO Box 47, Auburn SA 5451.
All entries must be individually marked with child’s name, age, school and year level.
Please include an email address to receive competition results.
For further details contact: Peter Lane 0417814393, peter.lane4@bigpond.com
Major Sponsors in 2010: Taylors Wines, Mount Horrocks Wines and Grosset Wines
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The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards is a national Poetry competition for school children. The 2010 theme is ‘I hear Music’.
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