Txt me a Story – New competition for National Year of Reading

The latest competition for Warrington readers

The National Year of Reading theme for December is: “Write the Future. Some write, others read and technology is bringing reading and writing closer together”.

We would like you to write a story about the future in no more than 160 characters including spaces. This is the length of a standard text message.

Entries can be written in SMS language or Standard English and can be sent by text to 07781481710 or by email jhudson@warrington.gov.uk.

Please make sure you include your name, school and year group with your entry.

What we are looking for:

• Originality, creativity and individuality
• Adherence to the theme of the future
• Unusual imagery or word play
• Attention to the sounds of words
• Overall impact of the story
• An understanding of using language appropriately for purpose and audience

Things you need to know:

• Keep your entry within the 160 character limit including spaces
• The competition is open to all learners in Y5 and Y6, KS3, KS4 and KS5
• You must include your name, school and year group with your entry.
• For entries by SMS this will mean your entry will extend over the 160 character limit. The story itself must be no longer than 160 characters including spaces.
• Failure to adhere to the rules will result in disqualification
• There is no entry fee (apart from the cost of sending the text which will be charged at the rate set by your network provider)
• You may enter as many times as you wish.
• The judges’ decisions are final.
• A prize of SansaExpress 1 GB MP3 players will be awarded to the winner in each of the 4 categories
• Prizes will be presented at our National Year of Reading Celebration Event on January 23rd.

WARRINGTON WINNER OF WINNERS BOOK AWARDS 2008

The aim of the book award is to promote the use of local libraries and reading for enjoyment in Warrington in this National Year of Reading.  Everyone is invited to vote for his/her favourite book in school, the library or at leisure centres. The winning book will be announced in December 2008

VOTE HERE!

MAKE IT HAPPEN 2008

The 2008 Make IT Happen competition is open for primary school students aged nine to eleven, across the UK.

“Make IT Happen 2008″ calls on schools to use technology to describe hw they would change an aspect of their local community for the better. Schools are encouraged to focus on an issue they really care about, such as tackling bullying or littering, helping to improve the local environment or supporting their community.

A cash prize of £1000 is available for the winning school from each region. In addition, up to £4500 will be awarded to the top placed schools UK-wide. Visit the web site and get involved!