Earlier this term, the Harden Library launched its first Spring Writing Competition, titled February Fables, inviting students to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills.
Students were encouraged to submit either flash fiction—a story of up to 500 words—or a short story of up to 5,000 words. With no set theme or prompt, participants had the freedom to explore any style or genre they wished, from fantasy and horror to poetry, scripts, fanfiction, speculative fiction and creative nonfiction. The competition aimed to inspire students to write the kinds of stories they themselves would enjoy reading.
Submissions were received throughout February, with the deadline set for midnight on 28 February. The competition generated great enthusiasm among students, highlighting the vibrant writing community within the school.
The winners were announced during the school’s World Book Day celebrations, recognising the outstanding talent and imagination shown in the entries.
Congratulations were extended to Pari Lamba, Calista Davies, Aoife Wang and Scott Pham, whose work impressed the judges with its creativity and storytelling.
The February Fables competition marked an exciting new initiative from the Harden Library, encouraging students to develop their voices as writers and celebrate the power of storytelling. 📚✍️
