Each year, the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) State International Officer runs competitions for school children from Prep to Year 6, in line with the QCWA's nominated Country of Study. In 2025, the Country of Study is Ontario Province, Canada.

The QCWA School Children's International Competition runs alongside the QCWA Branch Members own study program. So, while members are learning, school children can also participate in fun and educational activities focused on a specific country. 

This year QCWA members will be exploring all aspects of life and living in Ontario, including history and religion, people and fashion, language, geography and industry, flora and fauna, food and cooking, crafts and traditions and many other aspects of Ontario Province.

The competition is for individual students who wish to participate and please note this is not compulsory.

The Division levels are:

Prep - Colouring-in Competition A4 picture (see picture below). 

Year 1 - Colouring-in Competition A4 picture (see picture below - using correct colours for the flag).

Year 2 - Poster A4 size, hand drawn - any aspect of the Country of Study including Country title and captions.

Year 3 - Poster A3 size - Flora and Fauna of Contry of Study. Must show an interesting title. Any medium (coloured/collage/painted).

Year 4 - Tourism Poster A3 size - include name of Country and emblem/s. Minimum writing - maximum impact. 

Year 5 - Computer Generated Only Project Booklet - (Min 3 - Max 6) A4 size sheets - work to go on one side only. Judging Sheet, available on the QCWA website, Member's OnlyLog-in section.

Year 6 - Computer Generated Only Project Booklet - (Min 6 - Max 4) A4 size sheets - work to go on one side only. Judging Sheet, available on the QCWA website, Member's Only Log-in section.

Guidelines:

Prep - Colouring-in should be neat and between the lines. 

Year 1 - As above. 

Year 2/3 - Poster to have impact and not be too cluttered with information.

Year 4 - Impact is important, minimum writing.

Year 5/6 - See Judging Sheet. Booklet to be stapled on left hand side and placed in a plastic sleeve.

Only one winner will be awarded at each level of competition. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes and certificates may be awarded for each section.

If you would like a copy of the colouring-in picture, please see Miss Katie in the i-Centre. Entries will close Friday 16th May 2025 and can be given to Miss Katie.