Year 6 Writing Competition

Introduct'n

• This program was initiated by North Balwyn RC during the 2020 COVID 19 lockdown with 60 students and five schools participating in the 1^st year. The schools unanimously supported continuing in 2021.

Objectives

• To encourage imaginative thinking and help to improve writing skills for year 6 students.

General Approach

• Invites schools to participate, runs the competition and essay judging.
• Recommended judging panel is 3 people with appropriate skills.
• May select age-appropriate topics in consultation with School contact.

• Nominates a school contact person.
• Contact person advertises the program, liaises with students, provides the essays to Rotary for judging.

• Determined by individual Rotary Clubs.
• North Balwyn RC 2020 prizes were:
  • Eight awards in total (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd plus 5 encouragement awards).
  • Prizes were Officeworks vouchers plus framed certificates.
  • First prize was a $500 voucher each to winning student and school.

Key Success Factors

• Commitment of School Principal, Contact person and Year 6 teachers.
• Relevant prizes to encourage student participation.
• Open communication between Rotary and Schools at all times.
• Confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Appropriately skilled judging panel.

References

• Refer Template available on District 9800 website:

• The template includes examples of “Competition Overview, Timing & Judging, Prizes,” an Invitation Letter, and an Essay.