1. Promoter

The competition is organised by Brookfield Education and Training Ltd, part of Brookfield Aviation International Ltd (“the Promoter”).

 

2. Eligibility

2.1 The competition is open to children aged 9-11, attending schools in the United Kingdom.

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2.2 Entries must be submitted by a parent/guardian or by a representative of the entrant’s school.

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2.3 Employees of Brookfield Education and Training, Brookfield Aviation International, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

 

3. Entry requirements

3.1 Participants may submit either:

• A short story

• A poem

• Song lyrics

• Any other original literary work

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3.2 Entries must be based on Brookie, the Brookfield Aviation mascot, his family, and their adventures.

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3.3 All submissions must be the entrant’s original work and must not contain copyrighted material.

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3.4 Only one entry per child is permitted.

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3.5 All entries must be handwritten and in English.

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4. Submission Process and Deadline

4.1 Entries must be submitted via post to:       Brookie Writing Competition

                                                                               Brookfield Education and Training Ltd

                                                                               122a High Street,  Epsom KT19 8BJ

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or scanned and emailed to BritishExperience@brookfieldav.com

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4.2 The closing date for entries is:
1 June 2026 at 23:59 (UK time)

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4.3 Entries received after this deadline may not be considered.

 

5. Judging and Winner Selection

​5.1 Three winners will be selected.  

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5.2 Winners will be chosen by a judging panel appointed by the Promoter.

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5.3 Judging will be based on creativity, originality, and storytelling quality.

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5.4 Winners will be notified via their school by 30 June 2026 via the contact details provided at entry.

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5.5 The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

6. Prizes

6.1 Each winner will receive a full-day aviation experience for the child and one parent or guardian, including:

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• A flight in a light aircraft

• Visits to an aircraft facility

• A control tower and fire station tour

• Aeroplane simulator experience

• Presentation of winner’s trophy

• Meals and transport included

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6.2 The experience day will take place in August 2026 (exact date to be confirmed).

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6.3 The Promoter will also donate £500 to the school fund of each winning entrant.

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6.4 Selected authors whose work is published will receive a National Book Token.

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6.5 Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.

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6.6 Third-Party Experience Providers

The aviation experience day will take place at London Oxford Airport, and elements of the prize experience will be provided by LS Airmotive Limited, an independent aviation training organisation.

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These organisations are not the promoters of the competition but are supporting partners providing elements of the prize experience.

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All flights, simulator sessions, and aviation activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and safety procedures. Participation may be subject to operational, safety, weather, or regulatory requirements determined by the relevant aviation provider.

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The Promoter reserves the right to amend elements of the experience day if required due to operational circumstances.

 

7. Safeguarding and Supervision

7.1 All aviation experience activities will be fully supervised.

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7.2 All instructors and staff involved in the experience day will be DBS checked.

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7.3 Winners must attend with a parent or legal guardian, who will remain responsible for the child throughout the day.

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7.4 Additional safety and participation requirements will be provided to winners in advance.

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7.5 Participation in aviation activities may be subject to safety briefings, operational procedures, and aircraft operational limitations, including weight and balance considerations, as required by the flight provider.

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7.6 Aviation Participation and Medical Declaration

Participation in the flight and aviation activities will require completion of a participation and medical declaration form provided by the flight provider prior to the experience day. This form must be completed and signed by the child’s parent or legal guardian.

 

Participation in aviation activities may be subject to health, safety, and operational requirements, including medical considerations determined by the flight provider. The flight provider reserves the right to refuse participation in any aviation activity if it considers that participation may pose a safety risk.

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7.7 Limitation of Liability for Aviation Activities

All flights and aviation activities will be conducted by appropriately licensed aviation operators in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and safety standards.

 

While the Promoter will organise the experience day, aviation activities are conducted by independent third-party aviation providers. The Promoter shall not be responsible for any injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from participation in aviation activities except where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law.

 

Participation in aviation activities involves inherent risks associated with flying, and by accepting the prize and completing the required documentation, the participant and their parent or guardian acknowledge and accept these risks.

 

8. Publication and Rights
8.1 A selection of entries may be published in an online book titled:
Brookie’s Aviation Adventures

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8.2 By submitting an entry, the entrant and their parent/guardian grant the Promoter permission to reproduce, publish, and display the work in connection with the competition.

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8.3 Published entries will normally include only the child’s first name and school (unless otherwise agreed).

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8.4 Parental/guardian consent will be required before any publication.

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8.5  Photographs of the winners at the aviation experience day may be published by the promoter, its partners and news media.

 

9. Data Protection

​9.1 Personal information will be used only for the administration of the competition and prize fulfilment.

9.2 Data will be handled in accordance with UK GDPR and the Promoter’s privacy policy.

9.3 Personal data will not be shared with third parties unrelated to the competition.

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10. Intellectual Property – Brookie Character

10.1 The character “Brookie”, including all associated images, designs, branding, and related materials, is the intellectual property of Brookfield Aviation International Ltd.

10.2 Brookfield Aviation International Ltd retains all rights, title, and interest in the Brookie character and associated branding.

10.3 Images and materials relating to Brookie made available for this competition may be used only for the purpose of participating in the Brookie’s Aviation Adventures competition.

10.4 Participation in this competition does not grant any licence, ownership rights, or permission to reproduce, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit the Brookie character or associated images outside the competition without the prior written permission of Brookfield Aviation International Ltd.

10.5 Brookie images provided on the competition website are supplied for educational and competition purposes only.

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11. General
11.1 The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, amend, or withdraw the competition, if necessary, due to circumstances beyond its control.

11.2 Entries containing inappropriate or offensive material will be disqualified.

11.3 By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

11.4 This competition is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

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12. Contact

For questions about the competition, please contact:
Brookfield Education and Training Ltd
Email: BritishExperience@brookfieldav.com
Website: brookfieldav.com