There was standing room only in the library today for the launch of BBC 500 word short story writing competition in school ! It was wonderful to see so many pupils finding out more about the competition and deciding on whether or not they would like to enter.

Those pupils who wish to enter can do so either by writing their story in school during 500-word club on a Wednesday lunchtime or writing it at home. Entries must be submitted by 9pm on Friday 6^th November (giving us 4 club sessions) or can be submitted at home.

Written entries that have been completed at home can be brought in and given to Mrs Baker to be typed up and submitted. Typed entries done at home, if you wish these to be submitted through school, please email over to our school communication email address with 'BBC 500 Words competition FAO Mrs Baker' in the subject box.

These are the key points to remember-

All 500 Words stories must:

• Be 500 words or fewer (title is not included in the number)
• Be written by an individual and not a group
• Be a child’s own original idea
• Be prose, not rap or poem

Stories must not:

• Give any personal details of the child, including their name
• Recount an historical event (but they can use a real person or historical character as a source of inspiration)
• Be created, written or developed by AI
• Contain unsuitable material, such as; graphic violence, bad language and offensive content. They must be suitable for a primary aged audience.

Further information can be found The ultimate guide to 500 Words 2026/27 - BBC Teach