O'Poésie French Poetry Contest
A national French poetry contest for students in French as a second language programs, Grades 1–12. Entries close February 1, 2027.
Last checked October 5, 2026 against the official page
What do I need to do?
Submit one French poem by February 1
- Who acts
- Student
- Preparation
- No preparation
- Eligible grades
- Grades 1–12
- Format
- Online. The poem is submitted as a PDF.
- Cost
- No fee is listed.
- Official site
- cpf.ca
Key dates
- ExpectedSubmission form opensNovember 2026
- ConfirmedSubmissions closeMon, February 1, 2027Remind me
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What it is
Students in French as a second language programs anywhere in Canada write a poem in French.
Grades 1–3 write a haiku or an acrostic. Grades 4–12 write a free poem of 15 to 20 lines.
The top three in each grade group win a gift card: $50 for Grades 1–3, up to $150 for Grades 10–12.
A good fit if: French immersion and Core French students who like writing.
How to register
- The submission form opens in November 2026 on the CPF website.
- Submit by February 1, 2027.
How to prepare
- Read French poems together and talk about the words you like.
- Write a draft, then read it out loud to check the rhythm.
For grade-by-grade options see Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12.
Common questions
Can a Grade 1 French immersion student enter?
Yes. Grades 1–3 can write a short haiku or acrostic poem.
Is it only for Quebec?
No. It's run by CPF's Quebec and Nunavut branch but open to FSL students across Canada.
What comes next
Sources
Last checked October 5, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.
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