The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Essay Competition is an annual opportunity for pupils at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Members’ schools to showcase their writing skills. Young writers are invited to submit entries to a range of categories. Open to Years 5-13.

Open for entries: Thursday 13 February 
Deadline: Thursday 24 April

Click here for the competition's rules and guidelines
Log in or register to submit an entry. Competitions are only open to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Members' schools. If you are having problems entering, please contact [email protected]

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Essay Competition 2023-24

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the competition this year and to the winners.
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Essay Competition 2024 - Results

Please see the winning entries below:

Click here for year 5-6 winners
Click here for years 7-8 winners
Click here for years 9-11 winners 
Click here for years 12-13 winners

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