Student Competitions Winners and Finalists
The Foundation regularly holds student competitions in both Arabic and English to help encourage vital skills in the next generation of readers.

Oxford University Press Story Writing Competition
Young writers pen short stories around a theme set by the Foundation. All winning entries are then published in a book.
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RGS Letter Writing Competition
Students of all ages celebrate both the aesthetic of handwriting and the art of a well-crafted message.
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Emirates NBD Poetry For All Competition
Students honour the strong oral tradition of poetry performance and recital within the Arab world by learning poems by heart and delivering an emotional response to the language and ideas of the poet.
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Readers’ Cup
Teams of students read and study a selection of books chosen by the Foundation before taking part in rounds of quizzes.
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Arcadia Book in a Box Competition
Classes work together to re-create a favourite scene from a book using recyclable materials.
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