Oxford University Press Pakistan, The City School Launch Nationwide Student Poetry Competition
Representatives of OUP Pakistan and The City School Network sign the MoU to launch The City Verse.
Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan and The City School Network have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch The City Verse, a nationwide poetry competition for students in Grades 1 to 8.
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The competition will reach students across more than 150 City School campuses in Pakistan. It aims to strengthen creative writing, language skills, and self-expression.
Competition Encourages Creative Learning
The City Verse draws inspiration from the Oxford International Primary and Secondary English series. It encourages students to write original poems and apply classroom learning in practical ways.
Students will create original entries through a project-based learning approach. An independent jury will review the submissions and choose finalists and national winners from across the country.
Partnership Promotes Literacy
The initiative reflects the shared commitment of OUP Pakistan and The City School Network to improving literacy and expanding learning opportunities.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Fariha Usman, Head of the Early Years Resource Centre at The City School Network, said the competition would inspire students to think creatively and express themselves with confidence. She added that the partnership with OUP Pakistan would help young writers discover their potential.
Tariq Yar Khan, Product Director at OUP Pakistan, said strong writing skills help students think critically and communicate clearly. He added that OUP Pakistan was proud to partner with The City School Network to celebrate young voices across the country.
Building Future Writers
The organisers expect the competition to inspire a lifelong interest in reading, writing, and poetry. In addition, the programme will help students strengthen creativity and communication skills through meaningful learning experiences.
Oxford University Press Pakistan has promoted education since 1952. Today, it publishes textbooks, academic resources, and reference books while supporting Pakistani authors and encouraging a culture of reading.
