Saturday 16 June 2012

Sixth School of Puns Cartoon Caption Competition: LPPlus Olympic Blogging 2012in2012


 Each week, the Headmaster of the School of Puns publishes a cartoon in need of a caption. Samar (Falcons Girls) has drawn a special Olympic themed cartoon for the LPPlus 2012in2012 Olympic blogging project. You have until Sunday, 1st July 2012 to submit your cartoon. Listen to the Headmaster's instructions here:
Watch how to link your entries using the 'linky tools' here:

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Fifth Cartoon Caption Competition

The Headmaster of the School of Puns wants you to come up with an amusing caption for this jubilee cartoon, drawn by Alex (Falcons Girls)! Write your amusing caption on your class blog - and link back to the School of Puns by using the 'linky' tool below. Due to half-term, this competition will remain open until Friday, 8th June. Come back on Thursday to see the winner of the Fourth competition - there is still time to vote for your favourite! Click here to learn how to enter.

Sunday 27 May 2012

Vote for the Winner of Caption Competition Four (Vampire and Cat)

Congratulations to Jessica, Annie & Cameron - you have come up with the three most amusing captions for Samar's cartoon.
But who will be entered onto the Headmaster's Punning Roll of Honour? You decide! Vote!

Wednesday 16 May 2012

Fourth School of Puns Cartoon Caption Competition

Congratulations to Chantelle, from Assumption Catholic Primary School, Perth, Australia - you are the third pupil to be entered onto the Headmaster's Punning Roll of Honour! Your caption received over fifty votes from all over the world:
I can see my house from here! (Chantelle, Assumption Catholic Primary School)
Caption Competition Four 
The Headmaster of the School of Puns wants you to come up with an amusing caption for this cartoon by Samar (Falcons Girls):
Not sure how to enter? This video explains how:
The teacher Ross Mannell has some great advice on writing puns and captions here. Happy punning!

Sunday 13 May 2012

Vote for the Winner of Caption Competition Three ('Alien spaceship')

Congratulations to Chantelle & Dani - you have been selected by the Headmaster for most amusing captions to India's 'alien spaceship' cartoon. In his wisdom, the Headmaster has also commended a somewhat older entrant - Mr Mannell, a teacher from Australia. But which of the three captions is your favourite?

Monday 30 April 2012

Cartoon Caption Competition Three

The Headmaster of the School of Puns wants you to enter his cartoon caption competition. You need to come up with a funny caption for India's cartoon:
Cartoon by India (Falcons Girls) The link will close at midnight on Friday, 11th May. Please watch the 'how to enter' video if it is your first time; if it is not clear, please tweet @schoolofpuns.

Sunday 18 March 2012

Winner! Caption Competition Two!

'Meat and apple sauce!" The monster licked his lips. "Yummy!"


Congratulations, Alex (Falcons Girls)! The Head of the School of Puns announced at assembly this morning that your caption for India's 'girl and a monster' cartoon has been voted the most amusing!



Alex now joins Cia (Falcons Girls) in being entered onto the Headmaster's Punning Roll of Honour!


Tuesday 7 February 2012

Cartoon Caption Competition Two

Listen to the latest message from the Headmaster of the School of Puns. Message from the Headmaster 7th February (mp3)

Listen to the latest message from the Head of the School of Puns - and then come up with an amusing caption for this cartoon:

The Headmaster of the School of Puns needs a caption for this cartoon by India (Falcons Girls)! 

1. Write your caption on your class blog; 
2. Link it back using the 'linky' tool;
3. Vote for your favourite of three chosen by the Head after 24th February.

The winning caption writer will be entered onto the Punning Roll of Honour, and receive a certificate signed by the Headmaster of the School of Puns!

Closing date: 24th February 2012 (extra time due to half-term!)



Winner! Cartoon Caption Competition One


Congratulations, Cia (Falcons Girls)! The Head of the School of Puns announced at assembly this morning that your caption for Amy's 'sheep' cartoon has been voted the most amusing!

Cia is the first pupil to be entered onto the Headmaster's Punning Roll of Honour!

'I'm wooly serious about fitness, you know.' (Cia's caption)



Monday 23 January 2012

Cartoon Caption Competition One

Message from the Headmaster of the School of Puns (mp3)
The Headmaster of the School of Puns would like you to enter his cartoon caption competition! You need to come up with a funny caption to go with Amy's picture:













(Cartoon by Amy, Falcons School for Girls)

Write your caption on your class blog and link it to the 'School of Puns' blog using the 'linky' tool:

Friday 13 January 2012

Welcome to the Finest School in England!

Welcome to the School of Puns: a weekly cartoon caption competition for pupils aged 4-13!