Anthologise Poetry Competition

Organization: University of Cambridge Faculty of Education

Program Overview

A UK-wide poetry anthology competition for secondary school students, encouraging creative reading and curation of contemporary poetry.

Anthologise is a UK-wide poetry competition run by the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and the Poetry Archive. Instead of writing individual poems, students work as editors: they select, arrange, and present a themed anthology of published poems, often with an introduction explaining their choices. The competition focuses on close reading, interpretation, and creative curation rather than original writing. The competition is open to UK secondary schools and further education colleges, typically involving students aged 11–18 working individually or in groups under a teacher's guidance. Shortlisted schools are invited to a celebration event, and winning anthologies receive recognition and prizes, sometimes including visits from poets or related resources for the school. Students gain experience in critical thinking, literary analysis, and editorial skills that support both academic work and university applications.

Program Details

  • Category: Arts & Humanities
  • Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Online)
  • Cost: Free
  • Grade Level: Grades 9-12
  • Location: Various Locations
  • Country: GB

Related Topics

This program is relevant for students interested in: poetry, literary competition, editing, UK schools, creative writing

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