Chocolate poetry writing competition

28th May 2019Miss A Masih

http://www.divinechocolate.com/uk/good-stuff/competitions/2017/9/annual-poetry-competition-2019

This year’s theme is “How can chocolate change the world?”

You could explore:

  • The global impact of the chocolate you buy.
  • Chocolate companies changing the world for the better.
  • The giving of chocolate. How does this make a difference?
  • The history of how chocolate changed the world.

TOP TIPS FOR WINNING POETRY ENTRIES:

  • Make sure your poem focuses on the theme: “How can chocolate change the world?”
  • Fair trade is about empowering farmers so try to think beyond common stereotypes of developing countries.
  • Artwork/design is not judged; however please make sure it is legible so the judges can read your poem!

Submit your entries online or hand them to Mrs Griffiths in the compass. See the link for details and ideas.

Deadline 14th June 2019

Can you write a 100 word survival saga?

9th March 2019Miss A Masih

Creative writing competition for 11-18 year olds themed Survival Sagas: Mission Contamination. Write a mini saga, a story in 100 words telling us your version of events..

The unthinkable has happened. A wave of contamination so epic, it has almost eliminated the entire human race. Will the survivors manage to build resistance or will too many become infected, changing the world forever…

Hand in your entries to Mrs Griffiths in the compass. Deadline 12th April.

Macbeth Curve Young Company

7th March 2019Miss A Masih

Year 9 enjoyed the adaptation of Macbeth performed by the Curve Young Company today, just in time for their assessments next week!  Here’s what they had to say:

“I really enjoyed Macbeth, the thing that intrigued me the most was the different actors playing different personalities…” Neely Gale

“…I liked it how the witches had control over Macbeth.” Ella Priestley

“It was highly intriguing and I thoroughly love it all.” Emily Smith

“The Macbeth performance was amazing…” Lauren Walker

 

 

Poetry competition time!

12th January 2019Miss A Masih

Write a poem about something you are passionate about! Champion a cause, put the world to rights or write about what it’s like to be a student in today’s world. Pass on your entry to your English teacher or Mrs Griffiths in the compass. Deadline February 15th 2019

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.’ – Robin Williams