The Competition is designed to encourage students to use research and inquiry-based learning to discover more about the past.
Year 9-10 [800-1200 words]
Students in Years 9-10 are invited to submit an essay or other historical writing (e.g., report, diary entry, newspaper article, feature article etc.) based on research.
Year 11-12 [1500-2000 words]
Students in Year 11-12 are invited to submit an essay on a topic as defined by the Modern History General Senior syllabus 2019. The essay should adhere to the specifications required by the QCAA for an IA3-Investigation - historical essay based on research.
Closing Date: Friday 12th September, 2025
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
1. Cairns Catholic Education Modern History Essay Competition.pdf
2. Cairns Catholic Education Modern History Essay Competition_Application Form.pdf
For more details, please contact the coordinator shown below:
Coordinator: Mrs Catherine Taifalos
Email: ctaifalos1@stmonicas.qld.edu.au
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