May 2024: VTO’s Creative Writing Competition

Calling all young writers! 

Looking for an opportunity to enhance your creative writing skills and share your work with the community? We are excited to announce that VTO is hosting a first-ever Creative Writing Competition! 

Students are invited to submit an original poem, short story, or personal anecdote that addresses the question, “What am I grateful for?” 

The competition is open to all interested students in grades 1-9. The lower division comprises grades 1-4, while the upper division includes grades 5-9. 

Winners and runner-ups for each division will receive a $50 and $25 Amazon gift card, respectively. They will also have the opportunity to have their piece featured on VTO's website along with a brief Q and A.

The competition will open on May 18th, with the last date for submission being July 6th. Work submitted after July 6th will not be reviewed by the judges. Students will be judged according to their grade level and a standardized rubric. 

Please keep all work to 1500 words or under. 

If you need additional guidance or ideas while writing, check out the following resources: 

-Short story:

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-a-story/

-Poetry:

https://literacyideas.com/poetry/

-Personal anecdote:

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/anecdote/

-Grammar:

https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/grammar-basics-rules

We encourage participation! Our goal is to offer a safe platform for creativity and growth. This is a no-judgement space! 

To share your submission with us, simply fill out the Google Form below: 

https://forms.gle/XY7stWyXpR5gq6tf7

Results will be released by late August. 

Until next time, 

Anoushka Majumder

Curriculum Director of English