The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has officially launched the 2025 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) Story Writing Competition, a prestigious event that encourages young writers to unleash their creativity and showcase their writing talents. This year, the competition celebrates its 10th anniversary, providing a unique platform for students from across the region to display their writing skills.
Why is Storytelling Important in Education?
Storytelling is an essential part of language literacy, and the CPEA Story Writing Competition aims to develop and nurture this skill in pupils. The competition provides students with the opportunity to express themselves creatively, using their imagination to craft compelling stories that reflect the rich, diverse cultures and lifestyles of the Caribbean. By participating in the competition, students can develop their writing skills, including narrative writing, and demonstrate their ability to use language effectively.
- By participating in the CPEA Story Writing Competition, students can develop their creative writing skills, including storytelling, and enhance their language literacy.
- The competition provides students with the opportunity to express themselves creatively, using their imagination to craft compelling stories that reflect the Caribbean culture.
- By submitting their stories, students can gain exposure and recognition, which can boost their confidence and motivation to improve their writing skills.
Competition Highlights
- The winner of the competition will receive a Samsung tablet and have their story featured in the top 20 stories published as eBooks on the CXC website.
- The competition will remain open until 30 April 2025, and students can submit their entries online through the CXC website.
- A panel of judges from across the region will evaluate the submissions, seeking original stories that ignite the imagination and reflect the rich, diverse cultures and lifestyles of the Caribbean.
| Year | Country | Winning School |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Grenada | St George’s Primary School |
| 2022 | Jamaica | Wellesley Primary School |
| 2021 | St Lucia | Concord Seventh Day Adventist School |
| 2020 | St Vincent and the Grenadines | Victoria Royal School |
| 2019 | Grenada | St George’s Primary School |
| 2018 | Montserrat | English Harbour Primary School |
What Sets This Competition Apart?
- The CPEA Story Writing Competition is an integral part of CPEA’s broader goal of enhancing language literacy through various writing tasks, including narrative pieces.
- The competition provides students with the opportunity to develop and display their writing skills, which is essential for their academic and personal success.
- The unique blend of creative and academic writing tasks in CPEA helps to foster a love of reading and writing among pupils, which can have a positive impact on their educational journey.
Submission Guidelines and Entry Requirements
For more information about the competition and submission guidelines, visit the CXC website.
A Special Thank You to Our Judges
We would like to extend our gratitude to the panel of judges from across the region who have kindly agreed to evaluate the submissions and select the winners. Their expertise and dedication to promoting language literacy in the region are invaluable, and we are thankful for their support.
Conclusion
The 2025 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment Story Writing Competition is a fantastic opportunity for young writers to showcase their talents and develop their writing skills. With its unique blend of creative and academic writing tasks, this competition provides students with the chance to express themselves creatively and demonstrate their ability to use language effectively. We look forward to seeing the amazing stories that our young writers will submit.