Celebrating Italian Language and culture through Le avventure di Pinocchio
2026 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Carlo Collodi (1826-1890), creator of one of the world’s best-loved children’s stories and iconic works of Italian literature.
In honour of the 200th anniversary and in the spirit of the SLIM 2026 theme, ILC Brisbane invites students from Prep to Year 10 to explore the story of Pinocchio and express their own creativity and imagination in Italian.
Pinocchio: A story that inspires imagination
In our competition, students explore Pinocchio through creative activities pitched to their year level and their level of Italian by
- Using Italian language in meaningful, creative ways
- Exploring an iconic work of Italian literature
- Building confidence and enjoyment in communicating in Italian
- Celebrating student achievement across all year levels
- Showcasing and celebrate Italian language and culture
Who can enter?
This competition is open to ILC After School Italian classes and students studying Italian in Queensland schools from Prep to Year 10.
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Competition Details
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Teachers to select 5 best entries per Italian class that meet entry criteria.
Teachers complete the double-sided A4 sheet provided or attach an entry form to the back of students’ work, ensuring student names are written clearly and accurately.
Submit entries by:
- Online: Scanning and uploading on the ILC Website
- Mail: Post entry to Italian Language Centre, Pinocchio SLIM Competition 2026, PO Box 59, ALBION BC 4010
- In person: Italian Language Centre, 473 Lutwyche Road, LUTWYCHE QLD 4030
Winning entries will need to supply the original for display and exhibition at ILC.
Submit entry- One original entry per student.
- Work must be student’s own, teachers may guide and support.
- Use Italian as much as possible at students’ level.
- Teachers must select and send best 5 entries per Italian class only.
- Entry Form is completed and attached to the back of each entry. Print student name clearly and accurately on entry form.
- Names on winning certificates are written as per the entry form. Ensure spelling is correct as certificates cannot be re-done.
- All entries must be received by closing date Friday 16 October 2026. Late entries will not be accepted.