National Write a Poem Competition 2020-21
Once again, PDST is inviting students to Write
a Poem under two categories: Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. We hope that
this popular competition will encourage young writers to compose poetry and
assist teachers in supporting the writing of poetry.
Rules of the Competition
Ø All entries must be submitted electronically via email and typed (not scanned or handwritten)Ø Each entrant may submit one poemØ Each entry must include
1.
the Title of the
Poem
2.
the Name of the
Entrant
3.
the Name and
Address of the School
4.
the Category
5.
Teacher Name,
email address & mobile number
Ø Emailed entries must be sent by the teacher or school and not by the studentØ Where an entry is inspired by or written in response to a particular poem, the name of the poem and the poet must be clearly stated on the entry and, where possible, a copy of the original poem should be attachedØ The competition is aimed at individual writers. Class sets of poems will not be considered as entries for the competition.Please note that entrants should keep a copy of their poems, as poems will not be returned.
Prizes for the Writers
The winning poets in each section will receive a commemorative
plaque and their poem will be published on the PDST Post-Primary website and
printed in the PDST National Poetry Award booklet.
Prizes will be presented at an online award ceremony organised
by the PDST in association with Laois Education Centre on March 25th
2021 from 4.15-5.15pm
All
entries should be emailed to margaretmary@laoisedcentre.ie
Closing
date for receipt of entries is Friday 12th February 2021