DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FAR NORTH LITERARY COMPETITION

Our Department of Education Far North Literary Competition Sponsors

Hosted by the Business Liaison Association (BLA) in partnership with local schools and community stakeholders in Cairns, North Queensland. 

The Business Liaison Association extends its sincere appreciation to the Department of Education for their valued sponsorship of the Department of Education Far North Literary Competition.

Through their support, we continue to strengthen pathways between education, training, and employment — empowering the next generation of agricultural professionals across Far North Queensland.

 

Overview

The Far North Region Literary Competition is open to secondary students across three school categories. Students are invited to submit an original, imaginative written text that demonstrates creativity, strong expression, and effective use of literary and stylistic devices.

The choice of genre and subject matter is at the student's discretion, except for poetry. Schools are encouraged to review entries for age appropriateness before submission.

 

Conditions of Entry

The Department of Education Far North Literary Competition is open to all students enrolled in secondary schools within the Far North Queensland region.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in secondary school within the Far North Queensland region.
• Be studying English or Literature.
• Submit an entry that is the student’s own original work.

Each school may submit a maximum of two entries per category. Schools that exceed this limit may have their entries disqualified from the competition.

 

Categories

Category	Year Level	Word Limit
Junior School	Years 7–8	400–600 words
Middle School	Years 9–10	600–1000 words
Senior School	Years 11–12	1000–2000 words

Students may submit one entry only in their relevant category.

 

Prize & Bursaries

Junior School (Years 7–8)

First Prize                               $200

Second Prize                        $150

Encouragement Award     $100

 

Middle School (Years 9–10)

First Prize                               $200

Second Prize                        $150

Encouragement Award     $100

 

Senior School (Years 11–12)

First Prize                               $200

Second Prize                        $150

Encouragement Award     $100

Closing Date: Friday 19th June, 2026

Downloads

1. Department of Education Far North Literary Competition.pdf

For more details, please contact the coordinator shown below:

Coordinator: Ms Patrice Honnef

Email: phonn1@eq.edu.au

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