24-Jan-2019
Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, the Gibraltar Chronicle and the
Department of Education, will hold a Short Story Competition as part of the Gibraltar Spring
Festival 2019.
The competition is open to both Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar who may submit one piece
of work, in any subject.
There will be four categories as follows:
A. School Years 4 to 5 (250 - 350 words)
B. School Year 6 to 7 (250 - 350 words)
C. School Years 8 to 10 (450 - 550 words)
D. School Years 11 to 13 (500 - 1000 words)
E. Adults (must not exceed 1000 words)
The winning entries will be printed in the Gibraltar Chronicle. The overall winner will receive the
Ministry of Culture prize of £500 and a trophy. Additionally, the winner in each category will receive a voucher
and a pen kindly donated by the Gibraltar Chronicle, plus a trophy from the Ministry of Culture.
Entry forms and full conditions are available from:
Schools and The Gibraltar College
The Department of Education, 23 Queensway
Gibraltar Cultural Services, 308 Main Street
and online on www.culture.gi
Works may be handed in at Gibraltar Cultural Services, John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
between 9.30am to 7.30pm, and Monday to Friday.
The closing date for receipt of entries is:
Monday 18th March 2019
For any inquiries please contact the Events Department, Gibraltar Cultural Services, 308 Main
Street, Gibraltar, or Tel: 200 67236 or e-mail: info@culture.gi