Lorna
Jones, the Founder of the Annual Essay Writing Contest for Children of African
Caribbean Descent, is looking to host another essay contest in late July
strictly for UK African Caribbean children between the ages of 7 – 16 years.
She
is urgently seeking the following;
1.
Volunteer Judges
2.
Children between the ages of 7 – 16 years who would like to take part.
If
anyone would like to take part, or knows of children who would like to take
part, or know of mediums who can help to spread the word about this initiative,
please call Lorna Jones on 07880 788 976 / lornajones@yahoo.co.uk
Checkout
this website to find out more information about the Essay Contest: www.lornajones.net
In
the UK, African-Caribbean children - especially boys, are not achieving the
level of education required to become contributing members of society. I
believe that it is important for us to show them that we, as their family, care
about them and are willing to show our support for their efforts.
The
annual Essay Contest for Children of African Caribbean Descent supports and
encourages children of African descent in their educational development and
demonstrates that children of African descent are very capable of writing good
essays. The contest supports and encourages them to further their educational
development.
- Boost self-esteem.
- Focus attention on education.
- Improve communication skills.
- Encourage a sense of accomplishment.
- Offer opportunities for personal growth and self-expression.
- Offer peer activity in a positive, supportive environment.
- Recognize and celebrate success within the community.
- Be a gateway to public speaking experience (winners).
- Encourage critical thinking.
The
contest is open to children of African descent in the following age groups: 8-10
years, 11-13 years and 14-16 years. Children of African-Caribbean
descent are encouraged, through a responsible adult, to register their interest
in participating in this contest. They then have 10 weeks to produce their
essay and submit it again through a responsible adult before the deadline.
All
participants will receive constructive feedback from the Judges. Winners across
all three age groups are announced at the Awards Ceremony at a university in
London at which winners present their essay. Prizes are awarded to essayists.
Additionally, some Judges may choose to offer prizes to essayists for any
reason
Prizes
are entirely provided by the African Diaspora to encourage and support children
of African descent in their educational development.
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