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The Business Liaison Association and the Department of Education Far North Region invite secondary students across the region to participate in the 2025 Far North Region Literary Competition. This competition is designed to encourage creative writing and provide students an opportunity to enhance their literary skills while promoting future career pathways.
The competition is open to all students enrolled in the Far North Queensland region enrolled in English and Literature. The competition aims to foster creative writing, expression, and development of literary talents across all secondary school sectors in the Far North Region. Students are encouraged to write an original, imaginative text, using aesthetic features and stylistic devices. The choice of genre and subject matter is up to the student (except for poetry). Schools are encouraged to review content for age appropriateness.
Junior School (Years 7-8) – 400-600 words
Middle School (Years 9-10) – 500-800 words
Senior School (Years 11-12) – 1000-2000 word
Junior School (Years 7-8)
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Middle School (Years 9-10)
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Senior School (Years 11-12)
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Winning Schools shall receive a plaque in each category
Closing Date: Friday 29th August, 2025
1. Department of Education Far North Literary Competition 2025.pdf
2. Far North Region Literary Competition_Application Form 2025.pdf
For more details, please contact the coordinator shown below:
Coordinator: Patrice Honnef
Email: phonn1@eq.edu.au
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