"The writer who possesses the creative gift owns something of which he is not always master- something that at times strangely wills and works for itself."
Charlotte Bronte

Monday, September 1, 2014

Writing Contest - Habitat for Humanity

http://meaningofhome.ca/students/

Open the above link and read about an upcoming contest.  Contest submission dates are from Oct. 1st to Nov. 10th....lots of time to plan and prepare an amazing contest entry.

Shelter.Comfort.Family.

2014 Contest Dates: October 1 to November 10, 2014.
Habitat for Humanity Canada (Habitat) and Genworth Canada are asking students in grade 4, 5 and 6 across Canada to tell us what “home” means to them by entering the Meaning of Home Contest.
By entering, students have the chance to make a difference in their community. Genworth Canada will donate $5.00 CAD to the Habitat affiliate closest to the entrant’s city of residence. Every participant also has a chance to win the top prize which consists of a $60,000 donation from Genworth Canada to the Habitat affiliate of their choice, as well as 5 runner-up prizes of $5000 donations to Habitat affiliates.

That’s not all! The winner also gets to host a pizza party for their entire school, and runners-up get a pizza party for their classroom, in addition to other great prizes.

Open the link below to check out previous winning submissions.  Which one do you like the best?  Explain why?
http://meaningofhome.ca/winners-2013/

PRIZES - http://meaningofhome.ca/prizes/