Australian Peace Committee (South Australian Branch) Inc.
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Schools Competition 2003 |
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All Australian schools are invited to take part in the following competition: Choose ONE of the following questions to answer: 1) How should countries resolve their differences? 2) What can each person do to have Peace and Justice in the world? 3) What must we all do to avoid wars? 4) What do people need for a fair and peaceful life? How can this be achieved? 5) What can ordinary people do to rid the world of greed, injustice and bullying? 6) We know what War is and what it looks like. But what is Peace, and what does it look like? 7) Demonstrate how cross-cultural communication can bridge differences between nations. Consider at least one of the following aspects: 8) What do you understand about greed, freedom and justice? 9) The world is in turmoil. Imagine -- You have the power to change the world. What will you do to bring about justice and peace? 10) Water Wars : How does exploitation of water resources lead to instability within a region? --2003 is the United Nations International Year of Fresh Water Read the Conditions of Entry and include filled-in Entry Form All entries must be emailed by class teacher to r-grayle@msn.com.aumake clear which year your student is in Present your entry in one of the following forms: an essay (max. 500 words) a Poem artwork a PowerPoint presentation or any form which can be emailed Entries close on 30th September 2003 - There is NO entry fee Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and the winners notified **One prize will be awarded for each and every school year level Reception - Yr 4 ………. $20 cash + $30 book voucher Yr 5 - Yr 8 …………….. $30 cash + $40 book voucher Yr 9 - Yr 12 …………… $50 cash + $50 book voucher Schools of winning entries will receive "On a Paper Crane" teaching kit (story of Sadako) Winners announced on 11th November 2003 Enquiries : r-grayle@msn.com.au
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