Hellenic Writer’s Association of Australia hold student literary competition

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The Hellenic Writers’ Association of Australia has announced its annual Student Literary Competition, titled “From Greece to the World”, as part of the “Speak Greek in March” campaign. The competition is under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne.

The 2025 theme is: “Greek institutions, customs and traditions in the Antipodes.”

The aim of the competition is to encourage students, with the support of their educators, to reflect on and express their thoughts and emotions regarding the preservation of Greek customs, values, and traditions in Australia.

Entries may draw from personal experiences of community celebrations and festivals, individuals who have played a role in upholding Greek traditions, or memorable events that highlight the richness of Hellenic culture in the diaspora.

Each entry must include at least three of the following words or their derivatives: celebration, tradition, dance, music, festival, friend, grandfather, grandmother, family, table, food, memory.

Eligibility

The competition is open to primary, secondary and senior school students across Australia, who may participate individually or in teams of up to three students.

Genres accepted:

  • Prose
  • Fairytale
  • Historical Fairytale
  • Short Story
  • Poem

All works must be:

  • Original compositions by the students
  • Written in Greek
  • Submitted in Word format via email

Entry Categories

  • Category A: Primary School Students
  • Category B: Lower Secondary School Students
  • Category C: Senior Secondary School Students

Each category will have one winner, who will receive a cash prize. All participants will be awarded a certificate of participation.

Winning entries and participating schools will be officially announced in the media, and the selected works will be published in the 2026 edition of “Logos”, the annual magazine of the Association. The awards ceremony will take place at a public event hosted by the Association.

Submission Deadline: Friday, 27 June 2025

Submissions must include the following details:

  • Student’s full name, age, school, and year level
  • Contact details
  • Chosen literary genre

For submissions and enquiries, please email hellenicwritersau@gmail.com with the subject line: “Student Literary Competition”.

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