Create a Character

A writing competition for students of all ages

Read the winning stories

Primary Years 3/4/5/6

Second Prize

Snap That Girl

Emily Gardner

Year 6 Blanchelande School

Third Prize

Desolation

Isla Savory

Year 6 The Ladies’ College

Intermediate Years 7/8/9

Second Prize

The Lawyer

Francois Cloete

Year 9 Elizabeth College

Third Prize

It's Just Life

Owen Bonner-Morgan

Year 7 Elizabeth College

Senior Years 10+

First Prize

Misunderstood

Daniel Lilley

Year 10+ Elizabeth College

Second Prize

Caitlin

Rachel Quick

Year 10+ The Ladies’ College

Third Prize

Supersonic

Charlie Stevens

Year 10+ Elizabeth College, Beechwood

Challenge

Write a description of up to 300 words that breathes life into a character of your creation. Try to show your character in action during your scene and include some dialogue to reveal what they are like.