The BBC’S “500 words” competition for 2020 is now open. Since 2011, the BBC have been running this exciting competition, which encourages children and young people to get excited about reading and writing. Almost 1 million stories have been submitted since the competition was first launched!

It’s very easy to enter the competition. The BBC’s website states:

“All entrants must pen an original story, no more than 500 words in length, and submit it online. It can be about ANYTHING you want – space-ships, grannies, insects, time travel. The list is endless!

Stories are judged anonymously, without regard to grammar, punctuation or spelling. The competition culminates in a broadcast extravaganza of live music and sensational story-telling every summer, at a special venue.”

Full details of the competition can be found on the BBC website, including details on how to enter and Frequently Asked Questions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rfvk1

It would be very exciting to have some entries from Our Lady’s pupils. Closing date 27th February 2020. Children aged 5 – 13 can take part in this competition.