Criteria

General Criteria

 To be considered for judging, an entry must:

  • Be historically accurate and focused on the theme
  • Be original and based on research using primary and secondary sources
  • Include a bibliography
  • Year 7 and above must cite sources and must annotate the 3 most useful
  • Meet the criteria for the entry format and be clearly and logically set out
  • Include a 50-word descriptor which summarises the topic and its relationship to the theme
  • Each entry may also be nominated for one relevant Special Category
  • Primary 1 students may not enter a Special Category
  • Students may only submit one entry.

Entry Levels

Schools may enter up to a maximum of 6 entries in each of the following entry level categories.

  • Primary 1 (up to Year 4)
  • Primary 2 (Years 5 and 6)
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
  • Year 9
  • Year 10
  • Senior (Years 11 – 12)

Presentation Formats

Students may enter using the following  formats:

Individual Research Essay

3D Model 

Other Formats

Any entries that do not meet their relevant criteria will not be considered for judging.

All details are included in the Welcome Kit. To receive one please register here.