The Drayton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion would like to invite local youth to participate in its annual Poster and Literary Contests.
Participants are asked to explore the theme of remembrance by creating a colour poster, a black and white poster, an essay or a poem. One entry may be submitted for each category.
The poster contest is divided into four age groups: primary (kindergarten to Grade 3), junior (Grades 4 to 6), intermediate (Grades 7 to 9), or senior (Grades 10 to 12). Posters cannot be larger than 56 by 71cm.
The literary contest is divided into three age groups: junior (Grades 4 to 6), intermediate (Grades 7 to 9), or senior (Grades 10-12). Essays must be less than: 350 words (junior), 500 words (intermediate), or 800 words (senior). Poems, regardless of the age group, are to be 32 lines or less.
Anyone needing additional information is encouraged to visit the Drayton Library or Dippel’s Garage in Drayton, or contact Mary Miller at 519-638-3324.
All posters, poems, and essays will be picked up from local schools (Drayton Heights, Maryborough PS, and Community Christian School) on Nov. 12.
Completed entries may also be dropped off at Dippel’s Garage by Nov. 12.
