Writing Competition 2026

Every Learner Has a Story. Share Yours.

Has learning at Macquarie Community College helped you grow, overcome a challenge or think differently about your future?

Past and present MCC students are invited to enter our Annual Writing Competition. Choose one of the three topics below, share your personal experience and go in the running to win one of MCC Prizes.

Entries close Sunday 6 September 2026.

Submit Your Entry

How to Enter Writing Competition

Choose one of the three writing topics below.
Write up to 500 words about your own learning experience.
We want to hear your real thoughts, experiences and reflections. Your submission must be your own original work and must not contain AI-generated content.
Submit your entry through the online form by Sunday 6 September 2026.

Choose Your Writing Topic

✏️The Moment I Felt Proud of Myself

Tell us about a moment during your learning journey at Macquarie Community College when you felt proud. It could be a new skill you learned, a challenge you overcame or a moment when you realised how far you had come.

✏️Something New I Learned About Myself

Learning is not only about gaining new skills. Tell us what studying at Macquarie Community College helped you discover about yourself.

✏️My Next Step

How has studying helped you think about your next step? This might be finding a job, continuing your studies, building confidence, helping your family, starting a hobby or trying something new.