Language Tree New Branches: Poetry Competition
We’re excited to announce that our Language Tree New Branches: Poetry Competition is officially open for entries!
Winning poems will be published in a special edition poetry book.
The competition has three classes and is open to:
- Primary school students (Grade 3-6)
- Lower Secondary school students
- Teachers (both primary and secondary)
We invite participants to submit an original poem based on one of the six following themes:
- The Weather
- Nature
- The Sea
- Food
- An Animal
- A Festival
Poems should be between 8 and 20 lines, written in Standard English, and reflect the personal voice and creativity of each entrant.
Every entry must include a signed permission form (accessed via the competition guidelines).
You are encouraged to include drawn illustrations along with your poem.
Download the competition guidelines for full details, including judging criteria, supportive material and submission instructions.
The competition will close on Friday 12th September 2025*.
We hope this competition will ignite creativity, support literacy development and celebrate the unique voice of young learners and educators across the Caribbean!
Good luck from all of us as Macmillan Education!
*Subject to change, early submission is advised.