Co-organiser
Applications close: Sat, 30 September 2023
1.WRITE YOUR STORY OR POEM
Event | Story Writing
Start your story with the phrase given below
Age
No. of words
Once upon a time there was a land where animals could talk …
5
Min. 100 – max. 150
As I was playing on the sandy beach, something sparkly caught my eye …
6
Min. 150 – max. 200
I woke up one chilly morning to discover that I had shrunk to the size of a mouse …
7
Min. 200 – max. 250
“Just click the button. Who knows where we’ll end up?” …
8
Min. 250 – max. 300
One sunny day, I discovered a secret door in a garden that led to …
9
Min. 300 – max. 350
The day started just like any other, but then I received a mysterious letter that said …
10
Min. 350 – max. 400
Suddenly I was in unfamiliar territory. How did I get here? Something was terribly wrong …
11
Min. 400 – max. 450
Today was the day. All the preparations were complete and it was time to go for it!
12
Min. 450 – max. 500
Event | Poetry Writing
Write your poem with the title given below
Age
No. of words
The Magical Adventure
5
Min. 30 – max. 50
Hidden Treasure
6
Min. 40 – max. 60
A Tiny Adventure
7
Min. 50 – max. 70
Travel Through Time
8
Min. 60 – max. 80
A Mysterious Place
9
Min. 70 – max. 90
The Quest
10
Min. 80 – max. 100
Lost
11
Min. 90 – max. 110
The Adventure Begins
12
Min. 100 – max. 120
Participant's age is determined as at 17 July 2023.
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3.IMPORTANT DATES & FEES
IMPORTANT DATES
Writing submissions deadline: 11.59pm, Saturday, 30 September 2023
Results and awards ceremony: Late November 2023
Application fees: HK$450
(inclusive of official participation certificate,
comments sheet and results from adjudicator)
Awards ceremony fee (optional): HK$50
(in-person presentation and photo opportunity)