At RSPCA Victoria we know it takes people of all ages to help create a kinder future for animals. We want to educate, build awareness and create the next generation of animal welfare advocates by engaging with school aged children in fun and interactive activities. That’s why we’re bringing back our fourth annual Pawsome Stories writing competition!
TO ENTER:
If you’re in grades 3-6, we want to hear from you! Share your one-page story and show animals you care in one of the following 2023 categories:
- Fiction: My pet is a secret Olympian
- Non-fiction: How animals make our lives better
Length: For handwritten, one double sided A4 paper, for typed, one page with size 12 font.
Deadline: Monday 7 October 2024
How to submit: please use the form below
Parents/guardians can submit on behalf of individual students, or teachers may enter their whole class.
PRIZES:
All submissions will be in the running for some a-meow-zing prizes!
- Student entries, you and a friend could win a unique animal education experience
- Teacher entries, your class could win a unique animal education experience!
- For winners, we have a selection of Dymocks vouchers, trophies and toys. Plus, you’ll be invited to our award ceremony happening Thursday, 21 November!
Entries will be judged by a guest judging panel that will be announced soon.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Entrants must be enrolled in either Grade 3, 4, 5 or 6 (Primary School or Home School) and residents of Victoria.
Story/essay should be two A4 pages (double sided) if handwritten, or one A4 page if typed using size 12 font.
Competition entries are to be submitted by the upload link found at www.rspcavic.org/pawsome-stories by 11:59pm Monday 7 October 2024. Handwritten essays will also be accepted, simply take a picture of the handwritten essay and upload it as usual.
Winners will be judged by a guest panel and announced via award ceremony on Thursday 21 November 2024, and in writing via email.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as some special CEO awards and participant certificates.
