The FOBISIA Short Story Writing Competition is a wonderful opportunity for our students to express their creativity and writing skills while engaging with the theme, which this year is "Tell Your Story: Intercultural Awareness," to celebrate the diversity and connections that enrich our communities.
Entry Details:
Eligibility:
- Year 1 & Year 2: Stories up to 400 words
- Year 3 & Year 4: Stories up to 500 words
- Year 5 & Year 6: Stories up to 500 words
Submission Requirements:
- Entries must be submitted electronically as a Google Doc via this Google Form.
- Each submission should include a front page with:
- Student's full name
- Year group
- School name: The Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur
- Word count
Formatting Guidelines:
Selection Process:
Our school is allowed to submit two entries per age category for consideration by the FOBISIA panel.
Suggested Story Ideas:
- The Recipe Exchange: Two neighbours from diverse backgrounds connect through an accidental recipe swap, revealing the stories behind their family dishes.
- The Suitcase Chronicles: A child finds an old suitcase from their grandparent filled with mementos, each telling a part of their immigrant journey.
- The Language of Friendship: A student learns to connect with peers through art, music, or sports, demonstrating how universal expressions can bridge cultural divides.
- Festival Under the Stars: A town hosts an intercultural night where residents share traditions, seen through a child's eyes as they introduce their heritage.
- The Wandering Diary: A diary travels from reader to reader on a train, with each entry reflecting diverse perspectives on culture and belonging.
- A Stitch in Time: Kids from different backgrounds collaborate to create a community quilt, with each patch telling a unique story from their heritage.
- Through the Eyes of a Visitor: An exchange student experiences life in a new country, discovering cultural similarities and differences along the way.
- The Music of Home: A character struggles to adapt until a familiar song sparks a connection with someone from a similar background.
- The Bridge Builders: Two culturally divided communities unite to build both literal and metaphorical bridges, learning to appreciate one another's perspectives.
- The Dance of the World: Participants in a cultural dance competition share stories about their dances' origins, revealing how movements reflect their histories.
Key Dates:
Please ensure all entries are submitted by Thursday, 28th November, so we have adequate time to review and select the best submissions for each age group.We encourage students to “tell their story” or explore any narrative that aligns with the theme of intercultural awareness. This is an excellent opportunity for young writers to convey their thoughts while celebrating our global community. We look forward to reading the imaginative and heartfelt stories from our talented students!
Contacts:
Hannah Crowley - Early Years English Leader
Jack Martin - Juniors English Leader
