Writing Competition
2008 Results are now online click here to view!
We would like you to write a rap, poem, letter, advert, anything to persuade others to take action and make a difference
Categories: There will be 3 categories:
- Under 7 years
- 7-11 years
- 12-18 years
Theme: " My Footprint...Our World".
One small step..
Your carbon footprint, re-cycling, saving energy, reducing traffic pollution, protecting the environment.. what can you do or persuade those around you to do to make a difference.
Perhaps your idea may be a small one but if you got lots of people to do it -the result could be huge. What would you like to persuade all your neighbours/family/school/town/village to do? What would you do to make Henley or your village greener? You may have an idea for your home or even to solve Henley's traffic problems!
Act local but think global!
These are just a few thoughts but of course, you can interpret our theme in any way you wish!
We discovered that the national We Are What We Do Campaign has a very similar theme so are working alongside them. If you have an idea you can represent it in any media whatsoever and enter their competition which closes December 19th and then. enter it again for our competition which closes February 15th 2008.
Their theme is 'small action x lots of people = BIG CHANGE'
WeAreWhatWeDo.org
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Entry:
- Please write your name, address, age and school year on the back of your piece and hand it into your school or send it to Alfie Hay at The Old School House, Bix, Henley RG9 6BY by 15th February 2008
- Entries cannot be returned.
- Raps and song lyrics can be sent as a recording (CD or tape) but a written copy must also be supplied.
- Copies of this information is also available at Henley Library and school offices.
CLOSING DATE 15TH FEBRUARY 2008
Performance:
Some writers will be invited to perform/read their pieces at the Schools Cantata on Wednesday 12th March 2008 at Christchurch on Reading Road. Additionally, pieces may be selected for the Festival Gala on the following Saturday.
Prize Ceremony:
A prize ceremony for all competition winners will be held on Friday 29th February 2008 at 4.00pm in the Education Centre of the River and Rowing Museum.
Display:
Some of the pieces will be displayed at the River and Rowing Museum during the Prize Ceremony and at the Henley Library during the Festival week 9th -15th March 2008. Other opportunities to view the writing will be posted here in January 2008.
Photographs:A photographer will be present at most events during the Festival Week and may be present at the prize ceremony.
- Photographs will be available to purchase on a restricted website shortly after the event. To purchase photos, please email hyfphotolink@btconnect.com.
- Photos and video may be used in promotional material and on this website. Should you have any objection to your child's photo or video of your child being used, please notify us by email emma.lt@btinternet.com.
For more information contact:
Alfie Hay on 01491 573909 or email alfiehay1@googlemail.com
