Step 1

Children under 18 and those of 70 years and above are asked to:

Write a poem based on a theme, not exceeding 14 lines

OR

choose a poem with any theme to learn by heart.

Then, practise performing them.

Step 2

Arrange a get-together with the elderly community in your local area, this could be grandparents, a community group or local care home. You could invite them into school for afternoon tea or ask a care home's Activity Coordinator if you can visit them. Older communities can also take the lead and approach local schools.

Invite your partner school or community to write or choose a poem to perform.

Step 3

Hold your event and perform your poems to one another.

Take lots of pics and videos (in accordance with photography permissions). If you would like, you could also provide illustrations which will make great additions to the Poetry Together anthology.

Step 4

Send your poems, pictures and videos to poetrytogether@dukeseducation.com, including the name of your poets and school. The new deadline will be shared soon.

We will be in touch to inform you if we are able to offer any prizes. These have included the opportunity to perform on ITV’s This Morning, £250 book vouchers and a place in the Poetry Together anthology.