Christmas Story Book Competition


Bring the Magic of Christmas to Life: Join Our Storybook Competition!


This festive season, we’re inviting local schools to sprinkle their creativity into our centre community Christmas celebrations!


Introducing the Christmas Storybook Competition:

We’ve created a suite of enchanting Christmas characters, and now it’s your students’ turn to bring them to life through storytelling.


What’s the Challenge?

Write an original Christmas story featuring our magical characters.


The winning entry will be transformed into a beautifully illustrated book next year and gifted as the official Santa present at Lilydale Marketplace. Your school will be celebrated as the creative force behind this magical tale!


And that’s not all – the first 5 classes to submit a story entry will receive a $100 Centre Gift Card as a thank you for joining in the fun.


Competition Details:


Who can enter: Classes from Year 1 to Year 7


Theme: Create an original Christmas story featuring our magical characters


Submission Deadline: 30 March 2026


Prizes: Winning story published as our official Santa gift in 2026

First 5 participating classes to submit their story receive a $100 Centre Gift Card


How to Enter:

  • Download the character guide: Character Guide
  • Submit your story by uploading via the link below


For more details or questions, please contact regiongroup.marketing@au.knightfrank.com



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