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Institute of Jamaica
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
Earth Day Competition 2013
Theme: Water Conservation: Life’s Preservation
General Rules
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The Earth Day Competition is an Island-wide competition open to all secondary school students
(from grades 7-13). Each student can submit up to five (5) entries and may also enter more than
one category of the competition.
All entries submitted must be done by registered students of a school. Each entry should be
verified and authorized by the Principal, Vice Principal or a Senior Teacher.
All entries must be accompanied by a declaration in writing from the Principal of the school that
the works submitted are the original and unaided work of the pupils.
An entry form must be affixed to each entry and should clearly state the school, name and form of
the entrant
Each entry submitted can be given an appropriate title by the entrant. Please also include one
sentence describing your photograph.
All entries must be addressed to:Education Department
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
KINGSTON
Entries should be submitted to the Institute of Jamaica no later than Friday, March 8, 2013. For
further information call 922-0626 ext 352 or 247.
Categories of the Competition
Literary Arts Category
7. Entries for this category can be an essay, poem, short story or any other literary piece submitted by
individual students that aptly reflects the theme.
8. Each piece must be given a suitable title and should address the theme in a holistic manner and from a
global perspective citing relevant case studies/examples to enhance the piece.
9. A printed copy of the script/text of the piece, as well as an electronic copy on CD, should be submitted
to the address above. Entries can also be submitted by email to education@nhmj-ioj.org.jm along with
the printed copy.
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NB: All essays and stories have a 2500 word limit and all poems should be no longer than 60 lines. Your
word or line count should be indicated on the last page of the essay, short story or poem and sources of
information should be properly referenced.
Poster Category
10. Entries for the poster competition (not more than ten (10) from each school) should depict
images related to the general theme and should be given an appropriate title.
11. Posters may consist of illustrations, painting and mixed media.
All poster entries must be 18 inches x 24 inches (46 cm x 61 cm) in size.
Photography Category
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Each entry for this category must be a photograph measuring 8 inches x 10 inches
(20 cm x 25 cm) in size submitted by an individual student that depicts the theme. Each
photograph must be printed on photo paper and individually framed in mat board or
other similar paper. An electronic copy of the photograph should also be submitted on CD or via
email.
Performing Arts Category (limited to one entry per school)
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Entries to this category can be any dramatic, musical, storytelling or other performing arts piece
that aptly reflects the theme and is approved by the competition coordinators.
DVDs showing students performing the piece must be submitted along with the corresponding
text/script. Entries should be assigned an appropriate title and the performance should not
exceed 7 minutes in duration.
Display and Judging
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Posters and photographs will be mounted for display and judging at the Natural History Museum of
Jamaica (NHMJ) while essays and performing arts pieces will be sent to panels of adjudicators.
Judging will be done between March 19 and April 3, 2013.
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A selection committee appointed by the NHMJ will judge the entries and award prizes to the
schools and students that, in their opinion, have submitted the best entries. Winners will be
recognized at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
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The criteria for awarding points are as follows:
LITERARY ARTS CATEGORY
Content & Interpretation of Theme
Originality & Creativity
Presentation, Structure & Organization of Ideas
Grammar and Expression
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POSTER & PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY
Interpretation of Theme
Creativity and Originality
Artistic Quality
Presentation & Finish
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PERFORMING ARTS CATEGORY
Interpretation & Delivery of Theme
Creativity and Originality
Performance
(characterization, projection)
Stage presentation
(use of space, props, costume/dress)
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Entries should not be obscene, offensive, defamatory or libellous; the Institute of Jamaica has the final
authority to select the entries that are appropriate for the competition.
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Entries that do not follow the guidelines listed above will be disqualified.
The Institute of Jamaica reserves the right to keep entries for publication in the media as well as
any other promotional and educational non-profit venture.