Newswest Student Writing Contest

Newswest, Kitchissippi’s volunteer-run community newspaper invites high school students 14-18 either
resident or attending school in Kitchissippi Ward to submit entries on the theme of “Community”. First prize
will be an iPod Touch; the runner up will win a second-gen iPod Shuffle.

Topic suggestions include (or develop your own!):

What does “community” mean?
Why is community important?
What communities do you consider yourself part of?
How can you make a positive impact in your community?

1500-word maximum / Deadline for submission is May 15, 2010 / Winners announcement June 17, 2010

Entries will be judged on clarity and logic, the effective use of rhetorical and metaphorical devices, ageappropriate
vocabulary, originality, and emotional appeal.
Send entries and inquiries to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Include your full name, age, address, and school.
www.newswest.org

Entries will be judged by a panel of Kitchissippi bloggers:
Bob LeDrew, FlackLife blogger (www.translucid.ca)
Vicky Smallman, Miss Vicky’s Offhand Remarks (www.offhand.ca) blogger
Andrea Tomkins, a peek inside the fishbowl blogger (www.quietfish.com/notebook)