Welcome to our new thread where we will share exciting writing opportunities and competitions for young writers.

Below you will find links to competitions which are ongoing or have October deadlines. If you click the link you will find the details of each competition and how to enter.

October Deadlines

How to enter The 2020 Prize – The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

Other Ongoing Opportunities

Opportunities for young writers – Scottish Book Trust

If you do enter, please let your English teacher or Mrs Greer know – we can’t wait to hear about the stories you create!

There was bookish buzz in the department and wider school this afternoon!

Today, as a belated World Book Day celebration, classes completed a Book Quiz created by S1s Dora, Evie and Hollie (1L), a Guess the Teacher Bookshelf quiz and then S2s interviewed teachers across the school about their reading habits. Those who managed to get all 20 questions answered in 10 minutes won themselves a house point.

The winners of the S2 Book Bingo competition are Lewis House who managed to gain 4 points for their house. Well done, Lewis!

Keep reading, and keep chatting about what you are reading. 