Journalism contest for students
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Journalism contest for students
The Luxembourgish daily newspaper Tageblatt in partnership with the SEW/OGBL (Education and Science Syndicate of the OGBL) are excited to announce a writing contest for students in secondary schools this year.
Selected articles are going to be printed and published in a special edition of the Tageblatt in mid-July 2025. Moreover, specific articles are going to be featured in the SEW/OGBL union newspaper in October 2025. Prizes will be awarded to the top three articles per age category. Articles can be written individually or by up to 4 contributors.
On request a class can be assisted by a professional journalist during the writing process. This one-off supportive measure will take place in the shape of an in-class visit. Teachers can address their request via email to redaction@tageblatt.lu (preferably several days in advance).
Topic:
Restrictions on the use of mobile phones in secondary schools
The use of mobile phones will soon be restricted in secondary schools in Luxembourg. Some people consider this measure long overdue, others believe this is a massive attack on students’ individual freedom. What do you think? We would like to hear your opinion – well-argued and expressed in a journalistic style.
Deadline
13th June 2025
Languages
German, French, English
Volume
4000 – 5000 characters (blank spaces incl.)
Prize
Among other things: Tickets for concerts/events at the Rockhal, FNAC vouchers, access to the press tribune at e.g. a national football match accompanied by the Tageblatt newspaper
Note: The use of AI is not permitted for writing texts in this writing competition and will lead to disqualification.
Lower level (7e -5e)
Topic: A school day without a mobile phone – is that even possible?
➡️ If mobile phones were completely banned in schools, how would it change your day or your classmates’ day?
Format: comment or interview with fellow students
Middle level (4e – 3e)
Topic: Will the planned restrictions on the use of mobile phones improve students’ focus in the classroom and foster a healthier screen-life balance?
➡️Write a discussion essay about this topic, in which you raise two or three arguments as well as two or three counter-arguments about said topic. Each argument should be well-founded and illustrated by an example.
Upper level (2e – 1ère)
Topic: Digital detox in the classroom – a progressive or regressive measure?
➡️ Analyze the planned restrictions on mobile phones in secondary schools with reference to media competency, dealing with fake news and critical thinking. Does this restriction really tackle the problem or do we need better solutions?
Format: article, comment