The Western Cape education department (WCED) has launched this years’ story writing competition for local provincial schools. The Story Stars story writing competition is a yearly-run competition for learners in grade 4 across the province for all schools under the WCED jurisdiction.
Entries to the competition are expected until on the 15 of March. David Maynier, WCED minister of education, said all grade 4 learners in the Western Cape are invited to create the next instalment of Felix and Felicity’s adventures, last year’s winning entry won by Zaywin Gillion from Hawston Primary School.
The competition blends creative writing with digital storytelling, giving learners the opportunity to become the writer, narrator, and star of their own animated film. “We are searching for imaginative, adventurous tales,” Maynier explained. “Tales that will stretch creativity and transport readers to new and exciting worlds. Previous winning stories and films can be viewed online for inspiration.”
Thisyear there will be winners in each of Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa languages.
An overall provincial winner will be chosen from these finalists and thewinning schools and teachers will also receive prizes.
The overall Story Stars winner will:
- Write, narrate, and star in their animated video
- Receive a tablet, book bag, and branded stationery
- Have their story shared widely with learners across the Western Cape
The winning school will receive a R10 000 transfer payment for learning and teaching support materials. The winning teacher also receives a book bag and a voucher as appreciation for their role in fostering creativity. The second and third place winners each receive a tablet, book bag, and stationery. We can’t wait to read the exciting stories that our grade 4 learners will write this year.
