A nine year old from Pontyclun Primary School has been named a regional finalist in the Explore Learning Writers’ Awards! Emilie Williams’ story was a tale based on this year’s theme of “a chance to change the world”.  She was crowned the regional finalist for Wales!   The competition, which has been running for the past three months, invited children from across the UK to write a 500-word story. The competition organised by tuition provider, Explore Learning is now…

The Explore Learning Writers’ Awards are now open for the eleventh year and will be judged by best-selling author, singer, dancer and TV presenter, Alesha Dixon! Whether they’re a reluctant writer or a budding Roald Dahl, this competition will inspire children from across the UK to get creative and write their very own short story. Children are tasked with creating a 500-word story all about how they could transform the world, whether that’s by making waves to save the planet,…