IFI fishing for young poets

What better time for pupils to get creative at home and learn about fish? The second year of the ‘Something Fishy’ poetry competition is now underway, aimed at 5th and 6th class primary school pupils in Cork and nationwide.

A fun way for pupils to learn more about fish and their environment while also being in with a chance to win some great prizes, the competition will see pupils writing an acrostic poem; in which the first letter of each line spells out a word. Each pupil is to spell out the word ‘STREAM’ to write their own acrostic poem.

5th and 6th class pupils are also encouraged to illustrate their poems with their own artwork. Only one entry is permitted per student and it is to be original work.

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Parents/guardians are being asked to e-mail the entry to outreach@fisheriesireland.ie and to include the student’s name, class (5th or 6th) and school name and address. The entries will be divided into three categories: 5th class, 6th class and also a category for entries in Irish. The winning illustrated poems will be chosen by a panel of judges.

The closing date for entries to the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and Blackrock Education Centre competition is Friday, May 28th. Winners will then be announced on June 18th, prizes are as follows: Three categories - 5th and 6th class and Irish language category. 1st prize - Fishing kit (to the value of €100), 2nd prize - Outdoor field trip kit (to the value of €50), 3rd prize - Goody Bag (to the value of €30). Each category has three prize-winners.

Fun and interactive resources are available on www.somethingfishy.ie. Anyone with any queries, please e-mail outreach@fisheriesireland.ie