Welcome,
Weekly Action Calendar
A simple week-by-week guide to help you maximise participation, keep your display fresh, and to ensure success of your Easter Colouring Competition Event.
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Week 1
Kits and Bunnies Arrive
- Check arrival of your kits and prize bunnies, contact your Business Manager if needed, then store items safely until needed.
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Week 2
Build Your Display
- Pick a high visibility spot (window, counter, kids’ area).
- Make the two Bunny prizes the heroes of the display with a “Win me” stand & entry forms.
- Add coloured pencils/markers to inspire entries and boost sales.
- Set and display your judging date (must be between 30 March – 2 April).
- Brief your team on age groups, prizes, key dates, and how to encourage participation.
- Post a photo of your display in the Newspower Members Only Facebook Group.
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Week 3
Launch Week
- Hand out entry forms to all children under 12 & give to customers for their children/grandchildren.
- Contact local schools – send entry forms to nearby schools using the templates provided.
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Week 4-6
Drive Entries
- Showcase your local artists by displaying returned entries in your store or window & post a picture of your growing display in the Newspower Members-Only Facebook group.
- Keep the display tidy and appealing and well stocked & remind staff to mention the competition & end date.
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Week 7
Last Week to Enter
- Remind customers this is the final week to enter.
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Week 8
In-Store Judging Week
- Sort entries by age group and choose two winners (4–7 and 8–12).
- CHOOSE YOUR WINNERS & complete the winner certificates.
- Notify winners to collect their bunny prize.
- With parent permission, take photos of winners with their certificate and prize.
- Photocopy winning artwork if you want to display or share it; originals must be returned to Newspower for National Judging.
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Week 9
Submit Winning Entries for National Judging
- Ensure your store name is on these entries before you return for National Judging inclusion
- Submit your two (2) winning entries
by post to: Newspower Colouring Competition, Locked Bag 5017, Bankstown NSW 1885
by email to: jmifsud@newspower.com.au
Please scan front and back in colour. - Share in the Newspower Members-only Facebook group
- Post on your Facebook Page
-
Week 10-11
National Entries Reminder
- If you haven’t already sent your winning entries to be included in the National Judging - DO IT NOW
By email to: jmifsud@newspower.com.au
Please scan front and back in colour. - Reflect on entry numbers, school engagement, display location, and what sold.
- Note what worked well and what could improve next year & record your thoughts so you can refer to them next time.
Welcome,
Weekly Action Calendar
A simple week-by-week guide to help you maximise participation, keep your display fresh, and to ensure success of your Easter Colouring Competition Event.
-
Week 1
Kits and Bunnies Arrive
- Check arrival of your kits and prize bunnies, contact your Business Manager if needed, then store items safely until needed.
-
Week 2
Build Your Display
- Pick a high visibility spot (window, counter, kids’ area).
- Make the two Bunny prizes the heroes of the display with a “Win me” stand & entry forms.
- Add coloured pencils/markers to inspire entries and boost sales.
- Set and display your judging date (must be between 30 March – 2 April).
- Brief your team on age groups, prizes, key dates, and how to encourage participation.
- Post a photo of your display in the Newspower Members Only Facebook Group.
-
Week 3
Launch Week
- Hand out entry forms to all children under 12 & give to customers for their children/grandchildren.
- Contact local schools – send entry forms to nearby schools using the templates provided.
-
Week 4-6
Drive Entries
- Showcase your local artists by displaying returned entries in your store or window & post a picture of your growing display in the Newspower Members-Only Facebook group.
- Keep the display tidy and appealing and well stocked & remind staff to mention the competition & end date.
-
Week 7
Last Week to Enter
- Remind customers this is the final week to enter.
-
Week 8
In-Store Judging Week
- Sort entries by age group and choose two winners (4–7 and 8–12).
- CHOOSE YOUR WINNERS & complete the winner certificates.
- Notify winners to collect their bunny prize.
- With parent permission, take photos of winners with their certificate and prize.
- Photocopy winning artwork if you want to display or share it; originals must be returned to Newspower for National Judging.
-
Week 9
Submit Winning Entries for National Judging
- Ensure your store name is on these entries before you return for National Judging inclusion
- Submit your two (2) winning entries
by post to: Newspower Colouring Competition, Locked Bag 5017, Bankstown NSW 1885
by email to: jmifsud@newspower.com.au
Please scan front and back in colour. - Share in the Newspower Members-only Facebook group
- Post on your Facebook Page
-
Week 10-11
National Entries Reminder
- If you haven’t already sent your winning entries to be included in the National Judging - DO IT NOW
By email to: jmifsud@newspower.com.au
Please scan front and back in colour. - Reflect on entry numbers, school engagement, display location, and what sold.
- Note what worked well and what could improve next year & record your thoughts so you can refer to them next time.
- If you haven’t already sent your winning entries to be included in the National Judging - DO IT NOW
