Image Submission for Ireland
Objective
To encourage students to produce an image relevant to the theme.
It should also resonate with Catholic Social Teaching and with Columban mission.
The topic for 2025/2026 is Becoming a refugee is never a choice. But how we respond is.
The entry form is further down this page. Jump to Entry Form
Rules
Entrants must live on the island of Ireland.
Entrants must be 13-18 inclusive
(they must have turned 13 on or before 31 August 2025).Entries must be made by individuals.
No more than 1 image entry per person.
A piece of writing or image generated by AI technology is not allowed. We may require teachers to verify that submissions are original.
Entries must be original content.
Entries must be submitted as a digital image. Photos are acceptable. Scanned images of other forms of artwork eg. clay, pottery, statue, needlework, painting, poster, etc. are also acceptable.
Images must be saved at the highest possible resolution. They must be 4 megapixels or above so they can be enlarged. No preference over landscape or portrait images.
Parental permission is required.
Judges
Irish judges will be announced soon.
Judging Criteria
Quality of the image.
Definition, clarity and fairness.
A representation of some knowledge of the subject and first-hand experience if possible.
Have kept in mind Catholic Social Teaching.
Originality/WOW factor.
Potential Social Impact.
Subject matter. Is the subject matter displayed in the image appropriate to the theme?