This is an amazing chance for young writers to have a piece of work published in the world's longest-running serial publication for children, alongside established and celebrated writers from Aotearoa New Zealand. Please note we only accept submissions from young writers in school years 3-8.
Submissions for the June 2024 School Journal are now open! The deadline is September 22, 2023 for Levels 2 and 3 only.
We can't wait to hear from you.
School Journal submissions are now open for Levels 2 and 3!
Deadline: September 22, 2023
Publication date: June 2024
Theme: Kaitiakitanga
Congratulations to Eden Rose (Level 2), Elise Mackay (Level 3) and Ellie Job (Level 4) whose work has been published in the November 2022 edition of the School Journal.
Check out the digital editions of the November 2022 School Journals below:
Theme: Tūpuna
Congratulations to Nathan Swain (Level 2), Lucas Yee (Level 3) and Emelia King (Level 4) whose work has been published in the June 2022 editions of the School Journal.
Congratulations to Alisa Mikuta (Level 2), Matilda Hutterd (Level 3), Maite Calla Moret (Level 3) and Lee McColl (Level 4) whose work has been published in the June 2023 edition of the School Journal.
Check out the digital editions of the June 2023 School Journals below:
Alisa Mikuta, Level 2
Matilda Hutterd, Maite Calla Moret, Level 3
Lee McColl, Level 4
Congratulations to Felyx Neubrandt (Level 2), Tessa Holland (Level 3) and Jake Pont (Level 4) for having their writing selected for publication in the November 2023 School Journals!
We are so excited to see your work in print!
The School Journal has been the home of exciting new content for young readers in New Zealand for over 100 years.
As of 2021, Toitoi has collaborated with the School Journal. This is an amazing chance for young writers to have a piece of work published in the world's longest-running serial publication for children, alongside established and celebrated writers from Aotearoa New Zealand.