Colleen Elkins – Gifted and Talented Coordinator K-6

Positive Words Mini Competitions 2021

For any aspiring writers (K-12 and beyond) who feel like a short monthly challenge:

Write a short story in 100 words or less, or a poem in ten lines or less using the word of the month at least once. Plural versions of the words are acceptable. Titles don’t count towards the word or line counts.

Monthly topics for 2021

February – Sweetheart
March – Camera 
April – Blue 
May – Hen
June – Weather
July – Pyjamas
August – Kind
September – Rooster
October – Potato
November – Dimple
December – Anticipation 

• Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words Magazine
• Entry fee: $2.20 (per entry) in unused postage stamps. No entry form required.
• Entries must be posted by the last day of the relevant month and the winning entry will appear in a future issue. The winner will be notified.
• Send your entries to: The Editor, Sandra James, PO Box 798 Heathcote, Victoria 3523.
• Please include a self addressed stamped envelope or your email address for results.

Any questions please email Ms Elkins.

I would love to see your writing if you do take part! Happy writing!