Commonwealth Essay Competition 2010

And another one... ;)

Commonwealth theme for the year - Science, Technology and Society.

Topics

1. What technological invention(s) would most improve life in your community?
2. The mad scientist.
3. What positive steps can you or I start to take to tackle climate change?
4. The day the computer started misbehaving.
5. "Science never solves a problem without creating ten more." (George Bernard Shaw)
6. An adventure in space.
7. What is knowledge? Who owns it? How can it best be taught or transmitted?
8. A 'eureka' moment.
9. Is your generation wiser than your grandparents' generation?
10. Welcome to my Utopia!

Deadline
1 May 2010

Categories
Class A - 16-18 years (Born 2 May 1991 – 1st May 1994). Word count 1400-1750
Class B - 14-15 years (Born 2 May 1994 – 1st May 1996). Word count 1200-1500
Class C - 12-13 years (Born 2 May 1996 – 1st May 1998). Word count 500-700
Class D - Under 12 years (Born after 2nd May 1998). Word count 300-600

Applications for the competition can be done (here).

Have a GREAT day, you all :D

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Creative Writing Competition

What uppppppp, awesome people!

For those of you who write to liberate your soul and spirit (or just kick-ass at story telling) :--

Creative Writing Competition 2010

source : click here!

This year, the central theme for this contest is the UN's Millennium Development Goals, borne in 2000 and dreamt to be achieved by 2015 -- five more years to go.

Do what?
Imagine yourself before the United Nations General Assembly in front of 192 Heads of State. The President of the assembly introduces you to loud applause. The hall goes quiet as they await your words…

Basically, chose one of the 8 set goals and create the speech you imagine you would give to the world leaders -- and be creative about it!

For whom?
Junior category (age 12-15) : max. 1000 words
Senior category (age 16-18) : max. 1500 words
Adult category (age 19+) : max. 1500 words

For what?
To each category, the first prize is a netbook; second prize is an e-reader; third prize is an MP3 player.

By when?
The deadline is 21 March 2010, so hurry up and get started! Winners will be announced by May 2010. Entries must be submitted online HERE.

What ARE the MDGs?

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