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GET EXCITED ABOUT WRITING IN 2024 & JOIN THE FPTP VIDEO GAME WRITING COMPETITION!

Entries in 2023 came from far and wide, what is the from player to page competition, inspiring secondary students in english writing.

English language can be challenging. But with a whole host of grammar and writing conventions to learn and follow, on top of considerations as to style and audience, as well as ones use of suitable vocabulary, English writing is seen as perhaps the most challenging of all. 

The best way to improve in these different areas of your writing - practice! And what better way to practice than by writing about something you know and enjoy: VIDEO GAMES!

So join the ' From Player to Page ' English writing competition - a competition for Hong Kong students that encourages you to write for video games - and put your studies to work!

Who can enter?

Junior section.

Perfect for students from Secondary 1 - 3 / Years 8 - 10 

Senior section

Ideal for students from Secondary 4 - 6 / Years 11 - 13

Choose from 3 competition categories

Category a: review writing, category c: walkthrough (instructional) writing, category b: character development.

Don't listen to another review: write one! Using your video game knowledge, create a review that is both entertaining and informative.

Choose a video game you know well and review it, paying attention to the games story, difficulty and overall playability. 

Max word count: 

Junior section: 300 - 500 words

Senior section: 400 - 600 words

Creativity is the name of the game in this writing task. Take a character you know well and give them a backstory to bring them to life! 

Write creatively about a video game character of your choice, describing where they came from, a life changing event and the new purpose that drives them.

Max word count:  

Junior section: 300 - 500 words 

Games can be challenging! Walkthroughs teach us how to overcome difficult sections of the game.

Become the walkthrough writer. Create a walkthrough for a task or section from the game of your choice. Be aware of what the audience needs to understand to successfully follow your instructions. 

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School entry - junior / senior.

Teachers can submit a mix of junior and senior entries under all 3 categories.

School Group Entry - Early bird special

(Early bird special ends Apr 12 )

Perfect for schools entering a class of students, with up to 60 submission slots per School entry.

Each student can submit 1 entry.

Video guides and planning pages provided.

For more information, click here .

Independent Entry - Individual

Open to entrants aged between 11 and 18 submitting independently.

Individual Entry (price per category)

Students can enter a single category (A, B or C) or multiple categories to increase their chances of reaching the final.

Each category may only be entered once.

Small Group Entry - Up to 4 Entries

Open to school groups or individuals aged between 11 and 18 submitting in a single entry each.

Small Group Entry (price per 4 entries)

The Group Entry category entitles 4 friends to enter in whichever categories you choose.

There must be a minimum of 2 students entering via a group submission, with a maximum of 4 entries accepted per group.

Information for participants

Apply the english learned at school to the industry of the future, entry requirements.

• The From Player to Page English writing competition Hong Kong is open to all entries made by students aged 11-18 residing in Hong Kong. 
• All entries must specify whether they are applying through a 'School Entry', 'Group Entry' or 'Individual Entry'.
• Entries produced by AI will be disqualified from the competition.
• Students submitting through school may only enter one category. Multiple submissions by the same students will result in disqualification. 
• More information for schools regarding registering and the submission of entries to the competition can be found here .
• More information for those entering as individuals or groups  can be found here . 

Competition Timeline

March 1st:      Competition is open to entries

March 1st -     Creative writing pre-recorded workshop uploaded 

June 30th:       and shared with all school entries   

July 1st:          Competition closed

                          Late submissions will not be accepted

TBC:                  Announcement of finalists

TBC:                 Awards event held either virtually or in-person ( tbc )

All submissions will receive a certificate of particpation. 

Finalists will receive a platinum level certificate of recognition. 

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Competitions are not only a time to reward our best; they are an opportunity to inspire everyone to aim higher, try harder and do better. 

Some students feel like their enjoyment of gaming must be kept separate and apart from their schooling. However, by bridging the divide between the two, ' From Player to Page ' can bring out the creativity and flair of a great many more students. 

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HK Young Writers Award 2021 Shortlist

Please congratulate Harshini Sundar (G11) and Aishani Chaudhuri (G10) for their success in being selected to the shortlist for this grand prize for the Hong Kong Young Writers Award . We will find out the results (hopefully at a live, in-person event) sometime in the Spring. Good luck and well done Harshini and Aishani! 

The Hong Kong Young Writers Award (HKYWA) is Hong Kong’s most prestigious annual writing competition for young writers. It’s organized by the Youth Literature Foundation and is sponsored by numerous donors including Bookazine, Cyberport, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and Hong Kong Maritime Museum. 

We would also like to thank the Writer’s Award Club for helping to peer review all our writers’ drafts, and express my appreciation for faculty advisor, Mr. Henry Su, and Ashlynn Wang (G12) and Yusia Xiao (G12) for leading the club with their tireless optimism and organization! 

— Harshini Sundar, G11

— Aishani Chaudhuri, G10

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參賽資格及組別 Eligibility

本比賽形式為 命題寫作 ，參賽者須 按指定組別的題目 寫作文章一篇。

The contest format is propositional writing , and participants must write an essay according to the topic of the group .

• 本比賽供所有本地的中小學和學習中心參加，報名費用全免。
• 凡現就讀小學一年級至中學三年級的學生，均可參加比賽。
• 有意參加的學生須透過學校或 學習中心報名， 本比賽只接受 團體 提交的報名名單。

Eligibility

• The contest is open to all local Primary school, Secondary school and learning centre.
• Primary 1 to Secondary 3 students are welcome to join.
• Enrolment must be submitted in group as school or learning centre.
• 初小組別（供 小學一年級至小學三年級 參加）
• 高小組別（供 小學四年級至小學六年級 參加）
• 初中組別（供 中學一年級至中學三年級 參加）
• Lower Primary Group ( P.1 – P.3 )
• Upper Primary Group ( P.4 – P.6 )
• Lower Secondary Group ( F.1 – F.3 )

各組別比賽題目 Topics

初小組別 Lower Primary Group

Draw an ending for the story and write 50-80 words.

高小組別 Upper Primary Group

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence, “ Everybody clapped when I walked onto the stage. ”

初中組別 Lower Secondary Group

You see this notice in an English language magazine:

提交作品須知 (只供學校及教育中心查看) Entries Submission (For Schools and Learning Centres ONLY)

提交作品須知 Entries Submission (For Schools and Learning centres)：   

• 參賽報名表格（Excel格式）必須 以電郵形式 發送。每間學校或學習中心只可以發送一封參賽電郵，恕不接受重複提交的電郵申請。

下載報名表： https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DRo3hO3qVOp2cfPpLHshp4aNOd9_CWZ3/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=109325701304224711340&rtpof=true&sd=true

• 參賽者可以郵寄參賽作品（A4紙）到本公司或把作品的PDF檔發送到指定電郵，恕不接受任何沒有附件的參賽電郵或補交作品。

下載作文紙（初小組別）： https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Z0R89KrELJGg8NZK6t4TkNeb4I3fsIS/view?usp=share_link

（高小組別）： https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pAgJrPE8pjFhTBisqP1pZIcShdExNzE3/view?usp=share_link

• 每位參賽者只可以提交 一份 參賽作品。
• 參賽者必須在作品最後標示作品字數。
• 初小組別及高小組別可選擇以手寫形式提交參賽作品（請勿使用潦草），而初中組別則只接受以PDF檔提交參賽作品。
• 作品頂部請按照以下格式標示： 參賽者英文姓名 + 級別 + 學校 或學習中心的 英文 名稱

Entries Submission (For Schools and Learning centres)

• The contest format is propositional writing, and participants must write an essay according to the topic of the group.
• Submission form (in Excel format) must be sent by email. Only one submission email will be accepted from each participating unit. Repeated applications are not accepted.

Registration form： https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DRo3hO3qVOp2cfPpLHshp4aNOd9_CWZ3/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=109325701304224711340&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Participating unit can either send the entries by post, or by email. All submitted entries should be written or typed on an A4 size paper. Email without attachment, or late submission, will not be accepted.

Entry Template (Lower Primary Group): https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Z0R89KrELJGg8NZK6t4TkNeb4I3fsIS/view?usp=share_link

(Upper Primary Group): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pAgJrPE8pjFhTBisqP1pZIcShdExNzE3/view?usp=share_link

• Each contestant can submit 1 entry ONLY .
• Word count should be stated at the end of the entry.
• Contestants in both lower and upper primary groups can submit the entries either in hand-written or typed format (Please do not use cursive writing). Lower Secondary Group can only submit the entries in typed format.
• Entries must be named at the first line in the following format: Contestant English full name + Level + School name in English .

參賽要求 Entries Requirement

參賽者所提交的作品必須符合以下格式要求：

• 字數限制（超過指定字數將不予評閱）：
• 初小組別：50-80字
• 高小組別：120-150字
• 初中組別：200-230字
• 參賽格式： 初小組別為圖畫加文字形式，高小及初中組別為純文字形式
• 字體：Times New Roman

Entries Requirements

• Entries must meet the following requirements:
• Word limit (Entries exceeded the word limit will not be considered):
• Lower Primary Group: 50-80 words
• Upper Primary Group: 120-150 words
• Lower Secondary Group: 200-230 words
• Entries format:
• Lower Primary Group: Picture plus text form; Upper Primary and Lower Secondary Group: plain text
• Font size: 12pt
• Font: Times New Roman
• Line spacing: Single line spacing

獎項及獎品 Awards and Prizes

• 冠軍：獎盃、證書及香港迪士尼樂園1日門票兩張
• 亞軍：獎盃、證書及GPEX 香港現金券$300
• 季軍：獎盃、證書及GPEX 香港現金券$200
• 最具創意獎：證書及GPEX 香港現金券$100
• （最具創意獎頒予每個組別中在”創新性”這一部分獲得最高分的參賽者）
• 優秀獎：證書（參賽者獲得75% 或以上分數）
• 良好獎：電子證書（參賽者獲得60% 或以上分數）
• 最積極參與學校獎：獎盃及證書

Awards and Prizes

• Champion: A trophy, certificate, and Hong Kong Disneyland 1-Day Ticket (2pcs)
• 1 st Runner-up: A trophy, certificate, and GPEX Hong Kong $300 Cash voucher
• 2 nd Runner-up: A trophy, certificate & GPEX Hong Kong $200 Cash voucher
• Most Creative Award: A certificate and GPEX Hong Kong $100 Cash voucher
• (For contestants who get the highest marks in the “Creativity”)
• Merits: A certificate (Participants who received 75% or more marks)
• Proficiency: An E-certificate (Participants who received 60% or more marks.)
• Best Participation Award for School: A trophy and a certificate

評分標準及評審 Judging Criteria and Judges

本比賽將參照劍橋英語考試的相關準則進行評分，包括：

Judging Criteria

Entries will be assessed based on the Cambridge English Exam assessment scale, including:

• Content (20%)
• Communicative Achievement (20%)
• Organization (20%)
• Language (20%)
• Creativity (20%)
• 各組別評審將由劍橋英語考試中心代表擔任。
• The representative of GPEX Hong Kong Exam Centre will be the judge of each group.

比賽時間表 Competition Schedule

提交報名表格及郵寄參賽作品： 即日起至2023年1月31日

公布比賽結果：2023年3月31日（暫定）

Competition schedule

Submission period: Now – 31 January 2023

Result announcement: 31 March 2023 (Tentative)

Terms and Conditions

• No late submissions will be accepted under any circumstances.
• Contestants have the responsibilities to ensure that the file submitted is valid and the file can be accessed by members of GPEX Hong Kong Central Limited. We will not contact any contestants individually if the file fails.
• Entries must be the contestant’s original work.
• Contestants retain copyright of their submitted entries. However, by entering this competition, contestants grant GPEX Central Hong Kong Limited the rights to edit, publish and use each entry in any media platforms, including in print and online.
• The judges’ decision is final.
• GPEX Hong Kong cash voucher can only be applied to specified Cambridge English exams and courses

In case of disputes, GPEX Hong Kong reserves the rights of final decision. For any discrepancies between the English and Chinese version of the website, the English version is final.

劍橋英語寫作比賽條款及細則

• 任何情況下均不接受逾期提交的作品。
• 參賽者有責任確保所提交的檔案有效，如GPEX Central Hong Kong Limited的職員無法開啟該檔案，即在檔案失效的情況下，本公司將不會聯絡參賽者跟進。
• 參賽文章必須是參賽者的原創作品。
• 參賽者保留其提交的文章的版權。但是，通過參加此比賽，參賽者將授予GPEX Central Hong Kong Limited在任何媒體平台上（包括印刷和在線）編輯、發布和使用文章的權利。
• 評委的決定是最終決定。
• GPEX 香港現金券只適用於報劍橋考試和指定課程。

如有任何爭議，GPEX將保留最終決定權。網站中英文版本如有任何歧異，以英文版本為準。

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• Global Writing Competition

The Global Writing Competition 2023 is returning! Open to students between 12 and 20 years old worldwide, this online event provides an opportunity to hone their creative writing abilities with the aid of an Artificial Intelligence writing tool. Utilizing a selection of AI-enhanced features provided on Scribo Literatu, an online writing platform, students can gain insight into how AI can help upgrade their writing and alter their perspectives on writing tasks. Unleash your creativity, connect with peers, and win exciting prizes today!

To register, please visit here

COMPETITION INFORMATION

Registration Closing: 15 Jan 2024 Language: English Type of Competition: Online

Contestants can choose to write an essay based on one of the two themes: Compassion or Impacts of Modern Innovation. Please refer to our Writing Topics for more details.

Category: High School (12 - 15 years) Compassion (Narrative Essay)

• Write a story about a time when a small act of kindness made a big impact on someone's life.
• What was that small act of kindness?
• How did it change the people involved?

Impacts of Modern Innovation (Persuasive Essay)

• Social media has a negative impact on relationships and mental health. Do you agree?
• What are some social effects of social media? 
• What is its influence on self-esteem, interpersonal connections, and overall well-being?

Category: Senior High School (16 - 18 years old) Compassion (Narrative Essay)

• Write a story about someone who showed compassion to a classmate who was bullied in school.
• How was the friend bullied?
• ​How did the friendship change after the incident?
• Technological innovation does more harm than good to the environment. Do you agree?
• What are some environmental challenges we face today?
• Can technological advancements address these challenges or cause further degradation to the environment?

Category: University (19 - 20 years old) Compassion (Narrative Essay)

• Write a story that explores the concept of "paying it forward." How can a single act of compassion inspire a chain reaction of kindness? 
• What was the first act of compassion? 
• What was the key reason for the ripple effect?
• How can a society benefit from the “paying it forward” concept?
• Society should prioritize ethical considerations of artificial intelligence over its potential for innovation and progress. Do you agree?
• What is the relationship between AI development and current regulations? 
• Why is there a need to protect individual rights and societal well-being?

AWARD AND PRIZES

Top 3 Global Winners (High School / Senior High School / University)

• Amazon gift voucher worth USD 30 – 100,
• 1-year subscription to Scribo.

Top Country Winners

• Amazon gift voucher worth USD220
• 6-months subscription to Scribo.
• A digital certificate of participation will be awarded to all students.

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To register, please visit https://www.kalodu.com/en-hk/products/global-writing-competition-2023: 25 HKD (To register, please visit https://www.kalodu.com/en-hk/products/global-writing-competition-2023)

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Tung Wah Group of Hospitals “Good People, Good Deeds: English Writing Competition 2022-23″

“Good People, Good Deeds: English Writing Competition 2022-23”

Partner Organisations

• Native-Speaking English Teacher Section, Education Bureau
• Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• School Partnership and Field Experience Office, The Education University of Hong Kong
• Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong

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Good People, Good Deeds

• To provide students with the opportunity to pay tribute to those who live up to the ideals of our community and put into practice universal moral values including dignity, kindness, respect, impartiality and the spirit of humanity; and
• To promote students’ interest in writing and the use of English language.

The Competition provides young writers with a platform to explore the world of writing, to stretch their imagination; and most importantly, to infuse positive energy into society, thus fostering social cohesion and promoting care, mutual help and solidarity in the local community.   Students may write how a person can make a difference simply by showing love, appreciation and kindness to people around them.

Levels of Entry

The Competition is divided into three levels:

• Junior (Primary 4 – Primary 6)
• Middle (Secondary 1 – Secondary 3)
• Senior (Secondary 4 – Secondary 6)

Each school may submit the best 10 entries per level, for which certificates of participation will be awarded to the writers/participants.

All entries must be submitted by school. No individual entry will be considered.

Adjudicating Panel

Judging Criteria

• Ability to inspire and empower the readers with positive energy
• Originality, imagination and content
• Development of ideas / the plot and characters 
• Use of language
• Performance in the interview (for finalists only)

Word Limits

The word limits for the different levels are as follows:

• For Junior level, an entry not exceeding 500 words
• For Middle level, an entry not exceeding 700 words
• For Senior level, an entry not exceeding 1,000 words

Awards for each level

Gold (HK$3,000 book voucher) Silver (HK$2,000 book voucher) Bronze (HK$1,000 book voucher) Merit (HK$ 200 book voucher)

Submission Guidelines

• All entries must be accompanied by a duly completed Official Entry Form (a Google Form) and a Student Information Form. (See Note 1 )
• The Student Information Form must be submitted in both WORD and PDF versions.
• All entries should be submitted through the Official Entry Form on Google Form: https://forms.gle/1mjrPiv8LYVyp5Ue8 All entries must be submitted in PDF . Entries that are not submitted in accordance with the requirements and entry format will be disqualified. (See Note 2 ) All file names must compose of the name of the school and student, e.g. ‘TungwahGroupofHospitals_SandyLee’. You are advised to confirm the receipt of your application by contacting Ms Keith TONG at 2859-7655 or [email protected] .
• No individual entry from students will be considered.
• Only 10 entries per level will be accepted from schools.
• Once the entries are submitted, no correction or amendment for any reason will be accepted.   Please check thoroughly before submission.
• For enquiries, please contact Ms Keith TONG at 2859-7655 or email to [email protected] .

Forms Download

• Student Information Form (Junior Level / Middle Level/ Senior Level) ( attached )

All Forms must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS .

The form in WORD version can be downloaded from above or the Google Form .

Entry Format

All entries must be printed on a plain A4 paper without any marks, names or school logos on the paper .

PLEASE DO NOT INSERT ANY IDENTIFICATION (NAME AND/OR SCHOOL NAME) IN THE ENTRY. * Serial number can be put down by pencil at the top right hand corner of each entry.

Anthology Publication

All award-winning writings may be published.   Tung Wah Group of Hospitals reserves the right to “slightly edit” the works that will be published.

Award Presentation Ceremony

There will be an Award Presentation Ceremony for Bronze, Silver and Gold award winners, together with students with merit.   Details will be announced duly.

• All entries must be original work of students who are the sole authors.
• The entries should not have been published in any format or media.
• Entries with plagiarized texts will be disqualified.
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• The deadline for submitting entries is 28 th April, 2023.   All submissions received after this date will not be considered.
• TWGHs reserves the right to decline any entry not meeting the guidelines.   Students are suggested to check the entries to avoid mistakes.
• The competition will be judged by an Adjudicating Panel.   In the event of a tie, the award will be shared.   The Adjudicating Panel’s decision will be final.
• The Competition is solely organised by TWGHs.  TWGHs has the right to alter the Competition and Competition Rules or make exceptions without any prior notice.
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Winners HKYWA 2022 Interviews

Iris Sun Shi from ESF Sha Tin Junior School winner P3 Award for Fiction Group 2

Wan En Christabel Cheah winner of the Mandarin Matrix Award for Fiction Group 3 and Young Writer HKYWA 2022

Ran Zhao winner of the P3 Award for Fiction Group 5 and Young Writer HKYWA 2022

Kangru Zhao winner of the Plus Group Award for Non-fiction Group 3

Sik Nga Lucina Lau from Pui Kiu College winner Delayney’s Group Award for Non-fiction Group 4

Angie Wong from ESF Quarry Bay School winner Bookazine Award for Poetry Group 2

Yutong Yan from Harrow International School Hong Kong winner El Charro Award for Poetry Group 3

Lok Yan Betty Chan from Heep Yunn School winner Mandarin Matrix Award for Poetry Group 4

Helena Zhao from Dulwich College Beijing winner Cyberport Award for Poetry Group 5

Winners HKYWA 2021 Interviews

Cover artist of the year is Si Ran Luo of Regents Primary School of Shenzhen.

Siena Almeida from Canadian International School winner Max and Mei Award for Fiction Group 1

Tsz Yu Poon from St. Joseph’s College winner Plus Group Award for Non-Fiction Group 3

Ou, Shu Hua from Immaculate Heart of Mary College, winner Delaney’s Award for Non- Fiction Group 4

Winners HKYWA 2020 Interviews

Milly Golovsky, Carmel School – Elsa High School winner Fiction Group 3 – HKYWA 2020

Hanyi Zhou, Chinese International School – Young Writer 2020 and winner Fiction Group 2 – HKYWA 2020

Stella Susanto Marcheline, Shanghai Singapore International School winner Poetry Group 1 – HKYWA 2020

Justin Kudret Cheng, Diocesan Boys’ School winner Non-fiction: Group 4 – HKYWA 2020

Yan Kiu Ho ELCHK Lutheran Academy winner Poetry Group 2 – HKYWA 2020

Lok Yin Choi, St. Paul’s Convent School, winner Poetry Group 5 – HKYWA 2020

Alicia Yau, Harrow International School Hong Kong winner Poetry Group 3

Sasha Bajaj, St Margaret’s Co-Educational English Secondary and Primary School, winner Non-fiction group 5 – HKYWA 2020

Ady Lam, Island School, winner Poetry Group 4 – HKYWA 2020

Renee Chou, Canadian International School, winner Fiction Group 5 – HKYWA 2020

Eva Huang, Regents Primary School of Shenzhen, winner Cover Art Category – HKYWA 2020

Vania Chow, Sha Tin College, winner Fiction Group 4 – HKYWA 2020

Winners HKYWA 2019 Interviews

Leah Wong, St Stephen’s College Preparatory School winner Fiction Group 1

Hanyi Zhou, Chinese International School winner Fiction Group 2

Philippa Jamison, Harrow International School Hong Kong winner Fiction Group 3

Yu Hei Iris Tsui, Heep Yunn School Yong Writer 2019 and winner Fiction Group 4

Lai Suet Ching, HKBAUS  winner Non-fiction Group 2

Stephanie Webb, Harrow International School Hong Kong winner Non-fiction Group 4

Helen Ching, Diocesan Girls’ Junior School winner Poetry Group 2

Ady Lam, Island School winner Poetry Group 3

Charis Wing Tung Chan, Heep Yunn School winner Poetry Group 4

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