The CSME Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise that the Third Annual National Primary Schools' CSME Poster Painting Competition is scheduled for the period Wednesday 15^th October to Friday 7 ^th November, 2008.

 

The Competition is intended to target students of Standard Four and seeks to elicit from them their thoughts and understanding of the CSME.

 

Teachers are advised to make reference to the DVD on the CSME that was distributed to all primary schools two years ago and the CSME Activity booklet that was distributed last year. This will assist students' understanding of the CSME.   It is hoped that students from each school will find this competition interesting and as such will be excited to participate. Kindly note that all posters must be submitted (post marked) no later than Friday 7^th November 2008.

 

THEME:   “The Free Movement of People is an important factor in bringing together the participating Member States of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).”

 

POSTERS ARE TO BE DESIGNED TO REFLECT ANY ASPECT OF THE ABOVE THEME.

 

RULES OF THE COMPETITION

 

undefined undefined ·                  This competition is open to all Primary Schools in Trinidad and Tobago

undefined undefined ·                  Only students of Standard Four are eligible

undefined undefined ·                  Schools are to submit not more than TWO (2) entries *

undefined undefined ·                  Posters are to be done using water-based or coloured drawing media e.g. watercolors, coloured inks, pastels, coloured pencils etc.

undefined undefined -          all pastel(chalk) works   should be fixed.

undefined undefined ·                  Posters should not be larger than 11” x 17” or 30cm x 40cm

undefined undefined ·                  Posters are to be submitted to the CSME Unit Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sunjet House, 26-32 Edward Street, Port of Spain by 7^th November, 2008

undefined undefined ·                  The decision of the judges is final.

undefined undefined ·                  All winning posters become the property of the CSME Unit and can be used for promotion purposes.

undefined undefined ·                  Posters should be labelled ( on the back) with the name of the participant, school, standard, age and title of poster.

 

PRIZES/AWARDS

Prizes will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd places. Two Honourable Mention awards will also be made to students whose work in the opinion of the judges deserves as such. The first place also attracts a School award.

 

Prizes and awards will be distributed at a Prize Giving Ceremony on Thursday 20^th November, 2008 at the National Library of Port of Spain (NALIS).

 

FIRST PLACE - PRIZE

undefined undefined -          STUDENT- 1 IPod, Book voucher of $750 from R.I.K Ltd, a Plaque, and a Certificate of Participation.

undefined undefined -          SCHOOL - a Book Voucher of $1,000 and a Plaque

 

SECOND PLACE

undefined undefined -       STUDENT- 1 MP3 Player, Book voucher of $500 from R.I.K Ltd, a Plaque, and a Certificate of Participation.

undefined undefined -          SCHOOL -   A Plaque

 

THIRD PLACE

undefined undefined -          STUDENT- 1 Discman, Book voucher of $350 from R.I.K Ltd, a Plaque, and a Certificate of Participation

undefined undefined -          SCHOOL -   A Plaque

 

TWO HONOURABLE MENTION AWARDS

undefined undefined -          Two (2) Certificates of Participation and two (2) Book Vouchers.

 

* Schools are encouraged to hold internal competitions to select their two finalists, during this month, October 2008 .

 

For any further details please contact the CSME Unit at 625-7724.