Competitions - Thank a Teacher

Art Competition

Calling all young artists, are you ready to show off your creativity and show appreciation for your favourite member of the school community.

Enter our Art Competition

Writing Competition

Do you love writing stories or poems and want to show appreciation to those who make a difference in your school?

Enter our Writing Competition

Enter our Art Competition

Draw or paint your teacher enjoying their summer holidays… and win £50

How to Enter

Draw or paint your teacher enjoying their summer holidays.
Get creative. Maybe they’re building sandcastles, relaxing in the sunshine, or off on an exciting adventure!
Fill in the entry form below and upload your artwork.
Don’t forget to include your name, age and school details.

Let your imagination run wild in this year’s art competition!

Prizes: The top three entries will each win £50 in vouchers.

Click here to start your art entry

Art Competition 2026

Name of person submitting this entry(Required)

This could be a student, parent/carer, teacher, or college staff member

First

Last

Email address of submitting person(Required)

We will only use this to contact you about the competition, including if the entry is shortlisted or selected as a winner.

Relationship to the student(Required)

This could be a student, parent/carer, teacher, or college staff member

Student’s name(Required)

First

Student’s age(Required)

Entries are open to ages 5–18

Please enter a number from 5 to 18.

School or college name(Required)

Title of artwork(Required)

Upload artwork(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, heic, Max. file size: 30 MB, Max. files: 3.

Enter our Writing Competition

Write a short story or poem about your school or favourite member of staff… and win £50

How to Enter

Write a story or short poem (under 600 words) about your school, college or teaching staff.
Get creative. You could share a favourite memory, celebrate an inspiring teacher, or tell a fictional story inspired by school life.
Fill in the entry form below and upload your writing.
Don’t forget to include your name, age and school or college details.

Show off your imagination and writing skills in this year’s writing competition!

Prizes: The top three entries will receive £50 in vouchers.

Click here to start your writing entry

Writing Competition 2026

Name of person submitting this entry(Required)

This could be a student, parent/carer, teacher, or college staff member

First

Last

Email address of submitting person(Required)

We will only use this to contact you about the competition, including if the entry is shortlisted or selected as a winner.

Relationship to the student(Required)

This could be a student, parent/carer, teacher, or college staff member

Student’s name(Required)

First

Student’s age(Required)

Entries are open to ages 5–18

Please enter a number from 5 to 18.

School or college name(Required)

Title of piece(Required)

Your Writing Task(Required)

Download Free Thank a Teacher Day Activities

Free activities designed to spark creativity and kindness, with fun and easy ways to help your child say thank you to a teacher who makes a difference.

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Say Thanks

Write your own message to send to your favourite teacher or support staff, and have it delivered before or on National Thank a Teacher Day.

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