Arts and Minds Competition 2012
Entries are now being accepted for the NASUWT Arts & Minds Competition 2012
The Competition
Arts & Minds is a schools-based competition organised by the NASUWT to celebrate Black History Month and to promote cultural diversity, equality and tackling racism in schools. The Competition is a great opportunity to discuss and explore diversity and community cohesion with students, using art and creative writing.
Teachers can incorporate the competition into lessons on various subjects including history, humanities, literacy, art, citizenship and school projects.
Prizes will be awarded to the best entries from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales:
Primary: up to the age of 11;
Secondary: up to the age of 16;
Special: designated special school or unit.
- The Art category is for all forms of art including photography, digital artwork and collages.
- The Creative writing category is for stories, poetry and lyrics including the Anne Frank Poetry Award for poems inspired by the life and writing of Anne Frank.
Awards Ceremony and Prizes
Prizes will be presented at a special awards ceremony at the St James Crowne Plaza Hotel, London on 9 October 2012 and include:
- £1000 for the overall winning school.
- £350 for all winning schools.
- Gift vouchers worth up to £100 for winning pupils.
- Overnight accommodation at the hotel and appropriate travel and subsistence expenses for winning pupils, their parent/guardian and a teacher.
- A visit to a top London attraction.
Photos of the overall winners of the 2011 Arts & Minds Competition:
Year 8-10 pupils from Perryfields High School in Oldbury
How to Enter and Other Information
See the Entry Form for Competition Details. The closing date for entries is 2 July 2012.
