The first theme for our first-ever Speak Up North competition was Belonging. The many wonderful entries explored themes of family and friendship, place, culture, hobbies, and more. We thank our featured schools: Broadfield Primary (Oldham), Denton West End (DWE) Primary School (Denton, Greater Manchester), Peel Park Primary (Bradford), and Stockport School (Stockport, Greater Manchester) for their enthusiasm and participation in the competition. We especially thank every young person who contributed their poem or short story, they were delightful to read and we hope they will want to participate next year with their schools.
Download the Speak Up North 2024 Anthology
Read all the entries from a range of young Northern voices coming together to talk about the theme of Belonging
I’d recommend taking part because it’s a great form of self-expression."Key Stage 4 winner: James, Stockport School, Manchester
Key Stage 1 winner: Aisha, Broadfield Primary, Oldham
Key Stage 2 winner: Umme, Peel Park Primary, Bradford
Key Stage 4 winner: James, Stockport School, Manchester
[Taking part in Speak Up North] is a great opportunity. Even if you don’t win, you’ll feel great because you participated."Umme, Speak Up North Key Stage 2 winner, Peel Park Primary, Bradford
Register your school's interest for Speak Up North 2025
Teachers are you inspired?! Sign up now and we'll send you exclusive resources ahead of time so your pupils can take part in Speak Up North 2025. We'll email you around the start of the 2024/25 academic year so you've got all you need to fit the competition around your teaching schedule.