Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Competition Result Dates

All competitions are open for entry up to January 31st 2012.

The competition results will be announced in the new year as follows:-

Siamsa Annual Competition (Page 49) -  February 17th 2012
Christmas Traditions Around The World (Page 6) and Poetry Writing Competition (Page 41) - February 29th 2012

All winners will be notified individually and the names will be on the website. Best of luck!

Monday, 5 December 2011

Poetry Competition

We are holding a new poetry competition this year and the theme is Christmas! Send us your poem to annuals@folens.ie (putting 'Siamsa Poetry Writing Competition' in the subect line). Your poem can be as short or as long as you want. See page 41 for some tips which might help you. We will publish a selection of the best poems in Siamsa 2012 along with your name and school so get writing!The closing date for all entries is January 31st, 2012.

Prizes

Top 5 poems as judged by the editor will each receive a €20 book token!

Friday, 2 December 2011

Bonus Competition - Funny Facts

We are looking for some 'Funny Facts' (similar to page 74 of Siamsa 2011) to publish in next year's annual. E-mail siamsa@folens.ie with your favourite 'Funny Facts' and mark it 'Siamsa Funny Facts Competition'.
The closing date for all entries is January 31st, 2012. Please remember to include your full name and school address. The best 'Funny Facts' as judged by the editor will be published in Siamsa 2012 along with your name and school!

Prizes

The authors of the best 5 'Funny Facts' will each receive a €20 book token.

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Christmas Traditions Around The World Competition

If you know of any interesting traditions from around the world please e-mail a small essay (approx 1/2 an A4) to annuals@folens.ie and mark it 'Siamsa Christmas Traditions Competition' or by post to:


Siamsa Christmas Traditions Competition,
The Editor,
Siamsa Annual,
Folens Publishers,
Hibernian Industrial Estate,
Greenhills Road,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.

The closing date for all entries is January 31st, 2012. Please remember to include your full name and school address so prizes can successfully reach you. The most interesting essays will be published in next year's annual so you can get your name in lights!

Prizes

Top 5 essays as judged by the editor will each receive a €20 book token!

Monday, 28 November 2011

Main Competition

Happy Christmas to all our readers! We have lots of amazing prizes and all you have to do is answer the four questions on page 49.

Write your answers on a postcard with your name and school address and send it to:

Siamsa Annual Competition,
The Editor,
Folens Publishers,
Hibernian Industrial Estate,
Greenhills Road,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24

Or e-mail your answers with your name and school address to: annuals@folens.ie (putting 'Siamsa Competition' in the subject line)

The closing date for all entries is January 31st, 2012. Please remember to include your full name and school address so prizes can successfully reach you.

Prizes

1st Prize: X Factor Tour family ticket
2nd Prize: You decide - Nintendo Wii OR an iPod Touch OR a Digital Camera
3rd Prize: €50 Smyths Toys voucher
Runners-Up: LOTS of One4all gift cards!