The Drayton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is inviting local youths to participate in its annual poster, video, and literary contests.
Participants are asked to explore the theme of remembrance by creating a colour poster, a black and white poster, a video, an essay or a poem. One entry may be submitted per 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 x 71cm.
The video contest is divided into two groups: Grades 4 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12. Videos may be completed individually or in a group, and must be three to four minutes in length (including credits). 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.
For additional information visit the Drayton Library, the Community News, Studio Factor, Dippel’s Garage or contact Mary Miller at 519-638-3324.
All videos are to be submitted on line. Posters, poems, and essays will be picked up from local schools (Drayton Heights, Maryborough Public School and Community Christian School) on Nov. 13.
Completed entries may also be dropped off at Dippel’s Garage by Nov. 13. Additional information is also available at legion.ca.
