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. Please note we only accept submissions from young writers in school years 3-8.
The submission deadline for the November 2023 School Journals is March 31, 2023. Once again, there is no theme for these journals. That means you will be able to write about anything you like, in any way you like.
Follow the link below to submit your writing - we can't wait to hear from you!
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Email: schooljournalsubmit@toitoi.nz
Publication date: November 2023
Submissions are now open!
Once again, there is no theme for these journals. This means you will be able to write about anything you like, in any way you like.
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Email: schooljournalsubmit@toitoi.nz
Publication date: November 2023
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) and Lee McColl (Level 4) for having their writing selected for publication in the June 2023 School Journals!
We are so proud of you all!
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.