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Archive for the ‘Competitions’


And the winner is…

There’s been some pretty tough competition, with some amusing and clever suggestions, but a team of (perhaps narcissistic) judges has decided on  Jason’s  flattering entry in the Acronym competition…

 Perspectives

Of

Really

Talented

All-seeing

Linguistic, Literature Lovers

We also really liked this one by koalaboy

Place

Of

Random/Rebellious

Thoughts

About

Literature

Well done boys!

Feel free to keep posting suggestions – you never know, we might award another prize if there’s a stunning entry!

Mrs Sweeney

Who can beat a koala?

It has been brought to my attention by a keen competitor that the Acronym Competition  hasn’t been judged yet. Come on guys – give koala boy a run for his money! Entries close next Thursday (22nd May), and the winner will be announced the following day.

Mrs Sweeney

Prizes, prizes, prizes….

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There are lots of ways to win prizes on The Portal!

To start with, the first ten people to have a comment published (longer than 10 words) will win something yummy;

and…each month I will choose a worthy post or comment and award an exciting prize to its author.

For stupendously interesting, erudite or hilarious posts or comments there will be surprising instances of spectacular generosity!

Now before you fall, stunned,  off your perch ….check out the rest of the portal —there are promises of rewards in unexpected places!

Happy hunting!

Writing competition

The John Marsden competition for young Australian writers closes on the 15th August. See here for details.

Acronym competition

If Portal was an acronym, what would it stand for? Perhaps

People Online Relishing Talk About Literature

Can you come up with a good one? A prize for the best …