Oxford Mail and The Oxford Times, in partnership with Radley College, is pleased to launch Bright Ideas – a new competition celebrating creativity in Oxfordshire.

We are asking children in Year 4 and 5 from local primary schools to unlock their imagination and create a response to theme of Keys.

Children can submit whatever feels most personal or appropriate to them. The entry form can be found at the bottom of this page.

They may wish to write a story, poem or song, or make a video, design project, artwork or game.

Shortlisted entries will be invited to a presentation morning at Radley College on Saturday, June 29.

The winner will receive a £100 voucher and a trophy.

We are delighted that Jamie Laing will be the judge.

Oxford-born Jamie attended Radley College before making his name on television and building a number of successful creative businesses, including the much-loved sweet company, Candy Kittens.

Jamie is looking for imagination and flair, so submit your entry by 9pm on Friday, May 24.


ENTRY GUIDELINES:

Children can submit whatever feels most personal or appropriate to them, but the entry should have some link to the theme of the competition 'Keys'.

The deadline is Friday 24th May, 9pm.

Story: 600 words (max)

Poem: 600 words (max)

Song*: 4 mins (max)

Video*: 4 mins (max)

Design Project*: please upload a photo video (max 4 mins) of your project. You may wish to include a commentary in the Entry Information box below. If shortlisted, we would love for you to bring your project to Radley College on Saturday, June 29.

Artwork*: please upload a photo or video (max 4 mins) of your artwork. You may wish to include a commentary in the Entry Information box below. If shortlisted, we would love for you to bring your project to Radley College on Saturday, June 29.

Game*: please upload a photo or video (max 4 mins) of your game You may wish to include a commentary in the Entry Information box below. If shortlisted, we would love for you to bring your project to Radley College on Saturday, June 29.

* Please note: To submit a video or audio file for this competition, you will need to indicate that on the competition form and then email brightideascompetition@oxfordmail.co.uk 

We will then share a secure link to submit the file.

If you have any questions, please contact communications@radley.org.uk