An Olympian theme for 2012
You are invited to write a poem or short story about movement.
Getting from 'a' to 'b' can be effortless, swift, challenging or even painful. Think about how different life forms move and write a short story of no more than 350 words or a poem of no more than 18 lines.
Once again the winners will be selected by the novelist, poet and art critic Sue Hubbard
Cool it Schools is delighted to welcome Sue Hubbard as our Writer in Residence and literary advisor.
There are videos of vertebrates and invertebrates moving on Arkive.
Try the Science Museum for lessons on the forces that effect movement. Also National Science & Engineering Week has an exciting new competiton Our World in Motion check out their resource pack, it's full of experiments about the science of movement.
Terms of entry
You can write a poem in no more than 18 lines, or short story in no more than 350 words.
1. There are three age categories 5-10,11-14,15-18 years.
2. You are welcome to enter from anywhere in the world but please write your poems in English.
3. The cost of entering each piece of work is £2. Please make cheques payable to Cool it World Ltd or you can pay by paypal. Closing date August 23rd 2012.
4. Please email your entries to writingtheworld@btconnect.com or post to Cool it Schools Writing the World PO Box 67860 London SE24 4AT UK.
Don't forget to add your name, age category, contact email and /or address.
5.Competition open to individuals and schools worldwide.
