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Imagination, books and stories are tickets out to the wider world when you’re a kid in hospital.

William, age 5

Despite being faced with challenging circumstances in their education, students at our school make the most of their learning opportunities and were excited to take part in the 500 words competition.

Lauren Williams, Teacher, Oxfordshire Hospital School

Writing can be difficult for many people of different ages and backgrounds; anyone can encounter the dreaded ‘writer’s block!’ The endless opportunities your imagination offers provide a rich source of inspiration but deciding on a final idea can be tricky. Do you set your story in the vast undiscovered galaxy far, far away? Or the vibrant Lego City, with its perilously high skyscrapers? Then, of course, there are characters to create. A lonely sock who becomes separated from his partner during a treacherous trip in the washing machine? Or a half boy, half dog 12 year old who finds himself alone on planet Bark? Decisions, decisions!

These are just some of the brilliant ideas created by talented young writers at the Oxfordshire Hospital School. Despite being faced with challenging circumstances in their education, students at our school make the most of their learning opportunities and were excited to take part in the 500 words competition. As you can see from the above examples, they have written some very imaginative stories with gripping twists and turns that leave the reader on the edge of their seat from start to finish!

Some of our students may be unable to attend their home schools for a significant period of time; they might be in hospital or being taught at home. Taking part in a national competition such as this reminds them that they are still very much a valued member of the school community and have the same opportunities to be creative as their peers. We’re working with children’s charity, Readathon (who already ensure we get a steady supply of brand new books and storyteller visits) to give goody bags to all our children who’ve taken part. William, 5, even recorded his story on the Hospital radio, Radio Cherwell and added his own sound effects to really add to the excitement!

We feel very proud of our students and their achievements in the 500 words competition; writing a story can be challenging enough but they have done a brilliant job despite being faced with difficult situations.

by Lauren Williams, Teacher, Oxfordshire Hospital School