Essay Competition

It is that time of the year again when students and others can send in essays and win prizes by parti¬cipating in the Commonwealth Essay Competition. This was brought to my attention when a proud father handed me an essay written by his 12- year old Chempaka School daughter, and asked what I thought of her efforts.

“Excellent,” I proclaimed, after reading through her essay on "Everything suddenly went quiet." Not only was the standard of English high, and the sentence construction good, her essay also showed a maturity beyond her tender years.

For students and residents here in Tiara wishing to send in essays as well, the website on instructions how to compete can be downloaded at: http://www.rcsint.org/essay/

The Competition is divided into four different age groups, termed Classes, and each Class offers a choice of 5 topics, plus the Commonwealth Question. Since the aim of the Competition is to reach a diverse student body across the Commonwealth, there are options for both academic and creative minds.

The four Classes are for students born between:
1.1988 - 1990 (Class A)
2.1991 - 1992 (Class B)
3.1993 - 1994 (Class C)
4.1995 or later (Class D)

Some of the interesting topics which can be written about, and which are really quite easy, comprise:
• Welcome to my family.
• A world without aeroplanes.
• Is the majority always right?
• You are ruler of your country for a week. What would you do?
• Your two favourite toys come alive and take you on an adventure.

The Commonwealth Question is open to all candi¬dates. If a candidate chooses to answer this question, there is no necessity to submit any other essay. Prizes are given for a winning entry on the Commonwealth Question in each of the four Classes. This prize is in addition to the main prize offered for each Class.

So,put on your creative caps and send in your entry. Who knows, Students In Tiara Condominium Boleh!