Enter your Firstgrader
Enter your First Grader
We’re looking for the ULTIMATE 1st grader.
Capture your child’s first-day-of-school moment and enter below for a chance to win amazing prizes – it only takes one entry to make their big day even more memorable.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Go to the form below, upload a picture of your first grader on their first day of ‘big school’ and fill in the details on the form.
• Make sure you fill in all the required information.
• Feel free to blur out the badge and school info – we just want to celebrate their priceless first-day smiles!
• You can enter between 13-31 January 2026.
• Only one entry per child (duplicates will be removed).
VOTING
• Voting opens as soon as entries go live.
• Be sure to share your child’s entry link with friends and family on social media to score more votes.
• Every vote matters – the winners will be chosen from a mix of reader votes and our panel of judges.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
• Your child must be starting Grade 1 in January 2026.
• Photo must be portrait, full-length, between 1MB – 4MB.
• You may submit up to 2 photo options – only one image will feature.
• Only entries submitted through this hub will be accepted.
• You must have the copyright to the photos uploaded.
THE PRIZES
1st: R4 000 SPAR Voucher
2nd: R2 000 SPAR Voucher
3rd : R1 000 SPAR Voucher
Important:
* The number assigned to your entry simply reflects the order in which it was uploaded – it does not indicate ranking or points.
*Please note: Once you submit your photo(s), you will not be able to change them.
Click here for the full list of rules, terms and conditions.
Are you struggling to submit your entry? Email your first grader to us at firstgrader@media24.com and be sure to include your name, your child’s name, a cellphone number and an email address with your photos (2 photos max).
