The Barry Young River of Stories is a writing competition for Primary and Secondary school students who live in the Albury Wodonga region.
Students in Years 3 to 12 are invited to submit short stories or poems relating to the theme, “Magic”
Students are encouraged to think creatively about the term “magic”. For example, magic can be performed by magicians and wizards, but magic can also happen in everyday life! Taking a mark in the grand final, meeting your idol, making a wish on your birthday candles – these are all examples of magic around us.
Prizes for the winning writers in each category include personal prizes as well as donations to their school!
The Barry Young River of Stories has been supported by the Albury Hume Rotary Club since 2003. This year, as it turns 21, the competition will be known as the Barry Young River of Stories in recognition of Barry’s long term, continuing dedication to the competition.
And the winner is...
Congratulations to all the winners in the River of Stories competition and a big thank you to everyone who entered. Our Judges were delighted with the diversity and the quality of the entries.
Click on the links below to read the winning entries in each division.
Primary Students
2024 Theme: Magic
Poetry
Categories: Years 3+4, Years 5+6
Winner in each category: $50 + $300 for school library
Runners-up in each category: $25 voucher
Best overall: $250 for school
Short Story
Categories:
Years 3+4 (500 word limit)
Years 5+6 (1000 word limit)
Winner in each category: $50 + $300 for school library
Runners-up in each category: $25 voucher
Best overall: $250 for school
Closing date
EXTENDED! Midnight, Friday 16 August, 2024
Secondary Students
2024 Theme: Magic
Poetry
Categories: Years 7+8, Years 9+10, Years 11+12
Winner in each category: $100 + $300 for school library
Runners-up in each category: $50 voucher
Best overall: $250 for school
Short Story
Categories:
Years 7+8 (1000 word limit)
Years 9+10 (1500 word limit)
Years 11+12 (1500 word limit)
Winner in each category: $100 + $300 for school library
Runners-up in each category: $50 voucher
Best overall: $250 for school
Closing date
EXTENDED! Midnight, Friday 16 August, 2024
Thank you to the generous sponsors of this competition
