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‘Gandhi Peace Centre-Australia’ and ‘Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal’ are jointly celebrating ‘UN declared International Peace and Non-Violence day’ from 21^st September - 2^nd October 2009.

 

Be a messenger of peace and harmony.  Splash your thoughts on posters, paintings or speak through poems, slogans and songs. Itching to write your essay, stories or your thoughts?  Pick up your pen, which is mightier than the sword! This competition will not only showcase the talent but will also reveal the secret thoughts the younger generation has.

 

Age groups:   a) 3 to 7 years b) 8 to 12 years c) 13 to 17 years d) 18 years and above

 

Submission invited for: Logo/poster Design, Poetry, Songs, Slogans, Essay, Short-stories, Creative writing

Choose any one of the following:

 

Peace and Non-Violence; Harmony and Unity; Relevance of Multiculturalism; Truth; Sustainable Future; Recycling      OR

·         What’s happening to the world around me?

·         People like me because……….

·         Disagreeing with views and not with the people……...

·         Be the change you want to see in the world…..

·         My dream……….

·        Global warming – Lessons learnt from my/others mistakes ………

 

TIPS:

 

1.      The work should be your own and original.  Acknowledge the source of reference.

2.      Use materials such as sketch-pens / pencil and paper / wood / cloth / stones / metal or any
         other craft material which is recycled and environment friendly for creating logo/poster designs.

3.      When deciding the size and material of the logo/poster, keep in mind how you would submit it
         to the organizer.

4.      The Topic selected should be mentioned in your submission.

5.      Maximum two entries will be accepted per participant.

6.      Posters may be drawn on A4 or A3 size.

7.      Essays should be written maximum up to 4 (A4 size) pages and should have legible writing or
         print on both side of the page with font size 12.

8.      Judges decision will be final.

 

PRIZES:

 

Note: Age-group wise prizes

 

3 to 7 years	AU$75	AU$50
8 to 12 years	AU$100	AU$50
13 to 17 years	AU$ 100	AU$75
18 years and above	AU$ 200	AU$75

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

 

 

1.  All entries must be accompanied with the completed ‘Entry Form’ and received before Friday 18^th September 2009 or else it would be considered ineligible.

 

2. All submissions  should be sent to:

3/1 Reid Avenue Wentworthville NSW 2145.

For enquires: Bharati Mehta: 9687 0061      Nidhi Sharma:  0430 544 080

Email: gandhicentre.australia@gmail.com

 

RESULTS:
 

1.  The results will be declared on 2^nd  October 2009.

2.  Winners will be informed by email or post if email is unavailable.

3.  Kindly ensure that you incorporate correct and complete details in the Entry Form.

 

 

ENTRY FORM   Gandhi Centre is a charitable Not for Profit incorporated Organisation.       Name of the participant: …………………………………………………………………  Age:……………..   Address: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................   Tel. Ph: ………………………………     Mobile No. ………………………….………   Email: …………………………………………………………………………   I give consent for my child ……………………………….’s entry and the use of material on Gandhi Centre Australia’s websites.    Parent/Carer’s Signature:……………………   Please Note: All personal information will be kept confidential. All materials received in the contest will become the property of Gandhi  Centre Australia (GCA) and may be published on the GCA’s website or may be used in the future activities of GCA.