RSL Commemorative Poetry Competition – Southern Peninsula Region
September 30 @ 8:00 am - October 8 @ 5:00 pm
2024 Theme: What does it mean to me?
The RSL Commemorative Poetry Competition is spearheaded by the Rosebud RSL, & was inspired by our competition ambassadors, Jet and Eva, who each read their poems at local RSL ceremonies on Remembrance day. This competition offers students in the Southern Peninsula, the opportunity to honour the service and sacrifice of the brave Australians who have served; from the ANZACs in the first World War, right through to present day.
The RSL is asking students to reflect on this proud history and express what it means to them in the form of a poem. They may write about any conflict, service or individual, and from any perspective. All types of poetry will be accepted and students are encouraged to be creative and really think about what it means to them. Local artist, Ros Angus has painted and created a poster to help inspire the students in the theme.
The sacrifice of the men and women who served in the first World War and all those who followed them, is an important part of our nation’s identity, and will only live on if each generation asks the question:
“What does it mean to me?”
There are four categories of entries:
Primary: Years 3 – 4
Primary: Years 5 – 6
Secondary: Years 7 – 9
Secondary: Years 10 – 12
In each category…
- Winners will receive $500, a family pass to Enchanted Adventure, a family pass for Arthur’s Seat Eagle, may have their poems published in the local News paper and be invited to read their poem at an RSL Remembrance Day Service.
- Runners Up will receive $200 and a family pass for Arthur’s Seat Eagle.
- 2nd Runners Up will receive $100
- Honorable Mentions will receive $50
NB: All prize winners will be published in the RSL Poetry Anthology, receive a framed certificate and be invited to an awards evening on Wednesday 30th of October, where their poems will be displayed and the winners and runners up will be announced. There will also be lots of other prizes from sponsors: Marshall White Sorrento, Arthur’s Seat Eagle, Coastcom Security, Enchanted Adventure and Peninsula Timber
- Each entrant will receive a commemorative certificate, as a thank you for their efforts.
Entries must be neat and legible and received by Tuesday the 8th of October.
Please see the website to enter & for terms & conditions.
