Still time for young writers to enter contest

Persuasive pupils could win a prize in the KM Charity Team’s latest Be The Boss creative writing competition - but they only have until Monday 10 December to submit their entries.

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The challenge is to pen the best handwritten letter to a friend persuading them to swap being driven in the family car for walking to school. The youngster with the ‘write’ stuff will take the helm of the Ashford International Hotel and enjoy a VIP behind-the-scenes experience.

Entries should be written on a special activity sheet called ‘The Power of Persuasion’ available for free download at the KM Charity Team’s website. Submissions will be judged on creativity, persuasiveness, awareness of the benefits of green travel, and quality of handwriting.

The winning entry will secure one lucky pupil the top job at the luxury hotel where they will take on a range of fun activities, such as checking facilities are up to the highest standards, working with the concierge and greeting guests, and taking part in a mock interview.

Competition organiser Sarah Clyne, of the KM Charity Team, said: “Be The Boss is a great way to encourage children to practise their literacy skills and think seriously about their health and wellbeing - as well as that of their friends and the wider community.”

For more information, or to enter, visit the KM Charity team website

Submissions can be sent in the post or scanned and emailed to Sarah Clyne at sclyne@thekmgroup.co.uk but entries must be received by noon on Monday 10 December.

Former Be The Boss prizes have included Diggerland, Specsavers, Wildwood, Whitefriars, Hazlitt Theatre, kmfm radio, and Turner Contemporary.

The KM Charity Team provide services for schools including home reading initiative Buster’s Book Club. Each week, participating classes compete for a Reading Class of the Week Trophy while monthly competitions offer whole-class prizes such as tickets to leisure attractions, books, or visits by celebrity storytellers.

Schools joining Buster’s Book Club before 1 December will go into a prize draw to win 400 books for the school library.

Visit Buster's Book Club website

Contact Details

Sarah Clyne
Telephone: 08442 640291
Email: sclyne@thekmgroup.co.uk