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Poetry In Voice – National Recitation Competition
Run by Poetry In Voice / Les voix de la poésie
Who can apply: Students attending a school in Canada, 18 or younger for Senior; homeschooled students compete through a participating school. A signed permission form is required
Cost and deadline
THIS PROGRAM IS
Free
DEADLINE March 4, 2027
Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.
FORMAT
Competitions and challenges
DURATION
Online qualifier in February and March, national finals in April
GRADES
Grades 10–12 for Senior (Junior is grades 7–9)
LOCATION
Online qualifiers; Senior National Finals in Toronto (2027: April 17–21)
Who can apply
Students attending a school in Canada, 18 or younger for Senior; homeschooled students compete through a participating school. A signed permission form is required
About this program
Memorize and recite poems from the Poetry In Voice anthology, including at least one written before the 21st century, in the English, French or bilingual stream. Submissions open February 1, 2027; senior semifinalists are named March 11 and finalists March 18.
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