Creative Writing Competition FAQs
Do I need to pay a fee to attend the workshop or to participate in the competition?
No, there is no fee for both the workshop and competition. It is free of charge. However, to participate in the competition, it is compulsory to attend all the workshops.
Can I participate in the competition individually?
No, the competition is open for group participants only.
How many team members should there be in a team?
For primary and secondary participants, a group of 3 members is required, along with 1 accompanying teacher. However, for tertiary participants, a group of 3 members is sufficient, with one of member as the team leader.
Can my parent be the accompanying adult instead of the teacher?
Yes.
Can my siblings be my team mates?
Yes, as long as all team members are from the same category (primary, secondary or tertiary)
My siblings and I are in the same category, but from different schools. Can we still form a team? If yes, then which school do we enter in the registration form?
Yes you can still form a team. You can fill in the School Name of the eldest member/team leader of your group.
If only 1 member of the team has an iPad, is the team eligible to participate?
Yes, as long as all the work in the project is done via the specified apps as shown/taught in the workshops.
If we do not have an iPad, can we use other devices than the iPad to participate?
We are sorry, only iPad devices is allowed as the apps being used are iPad’s native apps.
Can we use other apps than the one specified and taught in the workshop?
No, in order to provide equal opportunity and fairness, only the specified apps are allowed (Pages, Keynote, Sketches School, GarageBand, iMovie)
I am interested to participate in the competition, but my teammates do not know how to draw.
Don’t worry, all the necessary skills will be taught during the workshops.
I am a tertiary student, do my team need to register with an accompanying adult too?
No need. However, you will need to appoint a team leader among your team members.
Can our team participate without attending the workshops?
No, all Competition participants need to attend every workshop.
If I am only interested to join the workshop, but I do not want to participate in the competition. Is that allowed?
Yes of course. The workshop series is open to anyone who are interested to learn the skills, only the competition is for students.
If I can’t attend any of the workshop, will there be a video recording of it?
Yes, all workshop sessions will be recorded and the link will be shared in the participant telegram group.