Writing Champ 2026
A single writing prompt, marked against a structured rubric set before the competition begins.
Who can enter
Writing Champ is open to every student, including those who do not attend Melbourne Tutorials. Entrants compete inside their own year level category, so a Grade 3 student is never ranked against a Year 8 student.
Entrants in this category are ranked only against each other, and all three prizes are awarded inside the category.
Entrants in this category are ranked only against each other, and all three prizes are awarded inside the category.
Entrants in this category are ranked only against each other, and all three prizes are awarded inside the category.
What the competition looks like
Students respond to a given writing prompt. Every submission is evaluated against a predetermined, structured marking rubric, so each piece is judged on exactly the same criteria. The competition is an opportunity for students to show both writing skill and creativity.
- One given writing prompt
- Marked against a structured rubric
- Judged on skill and on creativity
- Sat at our Werribee campus, on a date confirmed in the registration form
Three prizes in every category
Each of the three year level categories has its own first, second and third place, so there are nine prizes in Writing Champ altogether.
Trophy and a $50 gift voucher
Trophy and a $30 gift voucher
Trophy and a $20 gift voucher
If two or more students share a prize position, the gift voucher value for that position is divided equally between them. Prizes are presented on 6 December 2026 at the Melbourne Tutorials Annual Awards Function.
Key dates
Four dates to put in the calendar.
The last day to submit the registration form.
Your session date and time are confirmed in the registration form.
Individual results follow separately, on a date advertised in advance.
At the Melbourne Tutorials Annual Awards Function.
Where it is held
All four competitions are hosted at Werribee, whichever campus your child normally attends.
Bring sharpened pencils or pens and an eraser. Students follow the supervisors’ instructions throughout. Late arrivals may not be given extra time, so please build in a buffer.
How to register
One form per competition. If your child is entering more than one of the four, complete a separate form for each.
The registration form confirms the session date and time for each year level category.
Melbourne Tutorials students whose regular class clashes with a session can flag it on the form.
Registration is complete once the $35 entry fee is paid and the rules below are accepted.
Rules and important information
Please read these before registering. Entering Writing Champ means accepting all nine.
All question papers, answer sheets, writing prompts, marking guides and other assessment materials remain the property of Melbourne Tutorials. These materials will not be returned, shared or disclosed to students or parents.
Parents will be informed only of their child’s marks and the highest marks achieved in the relevant competition category. Individual questions, incorrect responses, completed answer sheets and detailed assessment records will not be provided.
Official results will be announced on 30 November 2026. Individual results will be communicated to parents separately, on a date advertised in advance.
The entry fee is non refundable if a registered student is unable to attend or participate, whatever the reason. No alternative sitting will be arranged.
Parents of Melbourne Tutorials students whose regular class clashes with the competition may indicate this in the registration form. Where possible an alternative class in the same academic week may be offered, subject to availability and class capacity. This cannot be guaranteed.
Students must arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start, bring sharpened pencils or pens, erasers and rulers as appropriate, and follow supervisors’ instructions. Late arrivals may not receive additional time.
Melbourne Tutorials will not entertain requests or discussions about competition question content, incorrect individual responses, access to completed work, detailed marking procedures, internal assessment processes or reassessment of responses.
Melbourne Tutorials may amend competition rules, schedules and administrative arrangements where necessary. Material changes affecting registered participants will be communicated appropriately.
By registering and paying, parents and guardians acknowledge and accept the rules, assessment procedures, results disclosure arrangements and refund conditions.
Enter Writing Champ 2026.
Registrations close on 9 November 2026 and the competition runs from 14 to 22 November. Entry is $35 and the form takes a couple of minutes.
Questions about a session time or a class clash go to admin@melbournetutorials.com.au.
The other three competitions
A multiple choice assessment built to test mathematical reasoning, problem solving and conceptual understanding.
A multiple choice assessment focused on vocabulary, language skills and verbal reasoning.
A spelling assessment of roughly 25 to 30 words, testing accuracy and command of written English.