Closing date: 30 June 2021
The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards is Australia’s largest and oldest poetry competition for school students.
The optional theme this year is “Rich and Rare”.
AWARD CATEGORIES AND PRIZES:
Lower Primary (Years K – 3)
Winner: $300, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $150 and prize pack
Upper Primary (Years 4 – 6, Inc. Year 7 in SA)
Winner: $400, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $200 and prize pack
Assisted Learning Primary
Winner: $400, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $200 and prize pack
[Entries to be submitted by the teacher, eligibility criteria: students on assisted learning programs and students with English as a second language].
Junior Secondary (Years 7 – 9)
Winner: $500, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $300 and prize pack
Senior Secondary (Years 10 – 12)
Winner: $500, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $300 and prize pack
Assisted Learning Secondary
Winner: $500, trophy and prize pack
Runner-up: $300 and prize pack
[Entries to be submitted by the teacher, eligibility criteria: students on assisted learning programs and students with English as a second language].
David Maher Award (primary schools only)
Awarded to the best individual entry from a school with 25 students or less. (Home-school/distance education students not eligible).
Winner: $250, trophy and prize pack
Kurrumbede Award
Awarded to the best primary school and secondary school entry from a school within 100km of Gunnedah. Entrants will be checked for eligibility.
Winners (Primary and Secondary school): $250 each, trophy and prize pack
Schools’ Award
For schools that demonstrate effort, achievement and a high standard of entries, awarded at the judges’ discretion.
Winner Primary: $1000, trophy and prize pack
Winner Secondary: $1000, trophy and prize pack
Prize Packs
Prize packs include a unique trophy and a wonderful collection of books from a number of publishing houses and local businesses.
Full details of How to Enter and Conditions of Entry are available on the official Dorothea Mackellar website www.dorothea.com.au/How-to-Enter-awards