2017 Commonwealth Class Story Writing Competition

Four Nigerian teachers are among top 10 winners of the 2017 Commonwealth Class Story Writing Competition for stories that address the theme “Belonging”.

Kaduna-based teacher Ngozi Razak-Soyebi’s story, There’s Always a First Time, depicting the struggles of an abandoned street child, came overall second among 130 entries across Commonwealth member states.

Also among the top 10, Olamide Aluko’s story Mojisola finished in sixth place, Peter Brown and Vera Obiakor, both with entries titled Belonging came eighth and ninth respectively.

The Commonwealth Class is a campaign to connect teachers and students around the world as well as encourage students to collaborate and learn together, and consider how they can be more active and responsible global citizens as part of the Commonwealth family.

The winning entries, as well as those shortlisted and commended, can be accessed via https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/commonwealth-class-story-writing-competition