Enter your Firstgrader

We’re looking for the ULTIMATE 1^st 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
1^st: R4 000 SPAR Voucher
2^nd: R2 000 SPAR Voucher
3^rd : 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.