River of Stories is a writing competition for primary and secondary school students who reside in the AlburyWodonga region. It has been brought to the region by the Albury Hume Rotary Club since 2003.
This year, for the first time, we are excited to announce the River of Stories competition as a feature of the Write Around the Murray Festival. It replaces the Nano Competition of previous years. This year we invite students in Years 3 to 10 to submit a short story on any theme or subject of their choice. There are great prizes for the winning writers in four categories. The winner in each category also wins $500 for their school library!
Competition Details
| Categories | Word Limit | Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2/Years 3-4 | 500 | Winner: $100 + $500 for school library Runners-up (x2): $50 book voucher Highly commended: $25 book voucher |
| Stage 3/Years 5-6 | 500 | Winner: $100 + $500 for school library Runners-up (x2): $50 book voucher Highly commended: $25 book voucher |
| Stage 4/Years 7-8 | 1500 | Winner: $200 + $500 for school library Runners-up (x2): $70 book voucher Highly commended: $35 book voucher |
| Stage 5/Years 9-10 | 1500 | Winner: $200 + $500 for school library Runners-up (x2): $70 book voucher Highly commended: $35 book voucher |
Writing Manuals
Teachers are welcome to download our teaching resources for suggestions as to what makes a good story, ideas and inspiration, an editing checklist and competition marking criteria.
How to enter
- Eligibility: Students must reside within 150km of AlburyWodonga
- Conditions of Entry: Students must understand and agree to the Conditions of Entry
- How to Enter: Submit your entry online via the SUBMIT button below
See the conditions of entry for alternative methods to enter and for full competition details - Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 24 July
