500 Words is the UK’s most successful short story-writing competition for children between the ages of 5 and 13 run by Radio 2.

All entrants have created an original story, no more than 500 words in length, and submitted it online. Themes have been about – space-ships, grannies, insects, time travel. 

What are the prizes?

As well attending a spectacular 500 Words Final at Buckingham Palace where superstar celebrities will read the winning stories live on the radio, six amazing illustrators: Tony Ross, Fiona Lumbers, David McKee, Sue Cheung, David Roberts, and Margaret Sturton – will each be set the task of illustrating one the winning stories.

The winners in each age category will also receive:

Gold Winners - Chris Evans' height in books and 500 books for their school.

Silver Winners - HRH The Duchess of Cornwall's height in books.

Bronze Winners - Their own height in books.                     So fingers crossed for our pupils! 

All pupils who have been selected in school by our senior leadership team, will receive a special certificate of congratulations. All stories will also be published in our school library. Winners from Broadbent Fold:  Seth Dale   Sam Goodwin  Lottie Potkins  Phoebe Easter  Mia Ashmore  Kasia Taylor  Hollie Robe  Charley Doran  Jacob Andrews  Alyssia Armstrong  Coban Taylor  Charlotte O'brien  Freya Sibson   I have loved reading all the entries, a lot have made me giggle.  Keep writing it brings the world alive.