BEPRO Writing Contest Entry Closes On June 8
With the deadline for submissions for the BEPRO National Heroes Day Writing Competition fast approaching, P6 students island-wide are being encouraged to submit original compositions answering the question, “What does being a Bermudian hero mean to you?”
A spokesperson said, “The essay competition has been designed by BEPRO board executives to encourage Bermuda students to acknowledge heroes in the local community and to help students to understand the importance of National Heroes Day and the positive impacts made by local individuals through literacy.
“Entries are to be received no later than Tuesday, June 8 at 5.00pm, and essays may be submitted via a drop box at the Chamber of Commerce. Students or teachers may drop off any entries before the competition deadline.
“Additionally, there will be prizes for the top three entries, with the winning essay to also be featured on Bernews, The Royal Gazette, Facebook via BEPRO and the BEPRO Instagram account.”
“The winning student will also be presented their prize at a special assembly at their school, to be held during the week of National Heroes Day.”
The contest entry requirements include the stipulation that students must be in P6 / Year 6 at time of competition; all entries must have the student’s name, school and class at the top of the page; all entries must answer the question, “What does being a Bermudian hero mean to you?” – students must also name a hero in their life and state why that person is a hero to them; maximum length is 500 words; written entries must be neat and legible as students will also be marked on accurate spelling and punctuation.
“BEPRO is passionate about empowering Bermuda’s youth, and is excited to host its first-ever writing contest which enables the Island’s children to enhance their literacy skills while simultaneously reflecting on Bermuda’s culture.
“This contest is just one of the many other philanthropic initiatives and partnerships orchestrated by BEPRO. For more information regarding the writing competition, or to learn more about BEPRO and partnership opportunities, please contact beprobermuda@gmail.com
“We would like to thank our sponsors The Phoenix Stores, Happy Place, Treats and Yo Cherry for their generous support of BEPRO and this writing initiative.”
