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The Castlemaine Poetry Prize proudly supported by the Castlemaine Mail, Soldier and Scholar Bookshop Castlemaine and Mount Alexander Shire Council returns in 2020.

The competition is now open and students can to submit a poem in this year's competition to go in the running to win one of three prizes and a chance to have their piece published in the Castlemaine Mail newspaper.

Entries close on the final day of Term Three -  September 18, 2020 and awards will be presented early in Term Four at a venue and date to be confirmed.

In the Senior Section (poets 16 and over) two awards will be presented this year for 'Best Poem' and the 'Judge's Choice Award'.
Elliott Midland Newspapers is proudly sponsoring the 2020 Castlemaine Poetry Prize which carries a first prize of $100 (Senior section) and an award. 
The 'Judge's Choice Award' is proudly supported by Soldier and Scholar Bookshop Castlemaine and the winner will receive an award and a $50 book voucher.

The poem must not have been published or have won another prize, a strict maximum of 40 lines applies and all entries should be double spaced. Poets can choose any theme. There is no entry fee but only three entries from each poet are permitted. Entries for this section close on Friday September 4 at 5pm.

In the Junior Section there will be three categories and prizes on offer. The sections are Grade 2 and Under, Grade 6 and Under and Year 10 and Under. There will also be awards for Highly Commended and Commended Poems.
Mount Alexander Shire Council is sponsoring the three junior prizes with the winner of each section to receive a trophy and $50 book voucher.
Selected entries, including the winning poems, will be published in the Castlemaine Mail.

Entries can be submitted via email to ldennis@midnews.com.au, mailed to 2020 Castlemaine Poetry Prize, 29 Templeton Street, Castlemaine, VIC 3450 or dropped into the office at the same address. 

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Attached are free Treehouse related activities for children that may be of interest as a way of engaging with the exhibition from home.

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School Crossing Supervisor Nomination

We all know that these are unusual times we are living through. Sometimes we have to look for something to keep our spirits up and for School Crossing Supervisors there is the opportunity to be recognized for the wonderful job they do.

If you believe one of the amazing Lollipop people in Mount Alexander Shire is the best, then visit https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.schoolcrossingsvictoria.com.au%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwinters.flat.ps%40education.vic.gov.au%7C13722728043c4b40716208d82f736a35%7Cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7C0%7C0%7C637311520055660774&sdata=keK61R6t7mlx3U7aPJTt%2BnDwDNxRFCsUJ7qckgqR%2F6g%3D&reserved=0 and nominate them for the School Crossings Victoria Supervisor of the Year!!!

The cut off for nominations has been extended and the winner will be announced later in the year. This is a great opportunity for us to thank the School Crossing Supervisors for the great job they do rain, hail or shine!!

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