Commonwealth Essay Competition 2008

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Commonwealth Essay Competition 2008

CLASS A - Born 1989-1991

1500-2000 words

All questions can be answered by writing an essay or a story which explores the topic in an interesting and relevant way.

1. Tell us about your favourite book OR your favourite place and what it means to you.
2. Why decorate?
3. Is the world becoming tribal or global?
4. EITHER Let me tell you a story. This is how it all began … OR Fifty years from now.
5. Refugees.
   
6. The Commonwealth Question: The theme for Commonwealth Day 2008 is “The Environment: Our Future”. Discuss the likely impact of climate change on life as you know it. What is to be done?

Students interested in the competition are to submit their essays to rjccec@gmail.com by 15^th Feb 2008. Please also include these details along with your submission - Name, Class, Date of Birth and Gender.

If you need further information, just refer to the TV Messaging System, Raffles Connect or the official website @ http://www.rcsint.org/essay/

Looking forward to your active participation :)

Regards.