THE Ulster Gazette has teamed up with the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium to give children the opportunity to win an out of this word prize - and help parents with home schooling.
Along with our friends at AOP we have come up with a superb creative writing competition.
We're asking young people to write a 500 word short story themed around outer space. Possible ideas include:
- an intergalactic story about a journey around the Solar System
- If you could live on one of the Planets which one and why
- A story about discovering a new planet – what would you call it, what does it look like, any life?
- The 50-year anniversary of Apollo 13 is coming up in April – perhaps you could write a Moon themed story?
- Use your imagination to tell a story about meeting an alien – where did they come from, what do they look like?
All entries will receive a voucher towards entry into the Planetarium and there will be a top prize of a free family ticket with a special space-themed goody bag.
And not only that, but our winner will have their story beamed onto the Planetarium's dome, complete with voice-over and space images, as part of the grand re-opening of the Planetarium which is currently undergoing refurbishment!
Plus, we will print some of the best entries in the Ulster Gazette.
To be in with a chance to win simply send your entry, along with your child's name, age, the name of their school and your contact details to editor@ulstergazette.co.uk before Friday, April 24.
Good luck - and get writing!
