Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

2012 poetry competition dates: open 8 March, close 27 June

The aim of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards is to capture the imagination of school students across Australia, inspiring them with a passion for poetry and a love of country.  It is a unique national project, giving Australia's youth a voice and an opportunity to strive for excellence in literature.

Categories and Prizes

1. Lower Primary

(Years K – 3)

Winner: $300, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $150 and prize pack  

2, Upper Primary

(Years 4 – 6)

Winner: $400, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $200 and prize pack

3. Community Relations Commission (NSW) Award

Winner:   $500, trophy and prize pack (separate presentation arrangements)

For the best poem highlighting the value of cultural diversity within Australian community:

·         Commenting on the cultural diversity of people (or their descendents) who have migrated to Australia; or

·         Exploring interactions and experiences of migrants (or their descendents) after their arrival in Australia; or

·         Reflecting on the life of migrants (or their descendents) in Australia in comparison to their life before coming to Australia.

Rules:

1. Poems must be student's own work   

2. No illustrations or graphics

3. ENTRIES MUST BE TYPED IN TIMES NEW ROMAN OR ARIAL (handwritten poems not accepted). It is preferred that you email your entry to the school or print and return them to Ms Stewart.

4. Entry Fee $1.00 per poem (maximum 3 poems)

5. No Entries accepted after Wednesday 27 June 2012 and sent to the Mackellar Poetry Awards

6. Entries will not be returned

7. All entrants will receive a certificate