The South African Post Office is once again inviting learners up to
the age of 15 years old to partake in their 41st international letter
writing competition. The contest was first introduced a few years back
by the Universal Postal Union, a coordinating body based in Switzerland
for all postal administration worldwide. Martie Gilchrist, the regional
communication manager for the SA Post Office told VOC that this year has
an new exciting theme and encourages learners and schools to
participate in this event.
"Scholars are required to send in their letters, writing about their favourite sportsman and what the Olympics mean to them," he said. This year’s theme was announced throughout last year which gave learners enough time to do research. By taking part in this event, learners will improve their writing and reading, one of the major problems schools face today.
"There are so many learners who are struggling to read and write in our community. The local post offices within various areas are always open to offer their services and one should actually take this as an educational opportunity," said Gilchrist. To make the competition attractive to schools, there are a host of prizes awaiting learners. A panel of judges will select top letters provincially and from there select the top three to go through to the finals to compete worldwide.
A reward of R5,000 will be given to each learner provincially, with a R15,000 cash prize to the school as well. Gilchrist added that those learners who are still interested in participating have until 31 March to enter and can download the application forms from their website www.postoffice.co.za or contact her on 021-590 5660. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
"Scholars are required to send in their letters, writing about their favourite sportsman and what the Olympics mean to them," he said. This year’s theme was announced throughout last year which gave learners enough time to do research. By taking part in this event, learners will improve their writing and reading, one of the major problems schools face today.
"There are so many learners who are struggling to read and write in our community. The local post offices within various areas are always open to offer their services and one should actually take this as an educational opportunity," said Gilchrist. To make the competition attractive to schools, there are a host of prizes awaiting learners. A panel of judges will select top letters provincially and from there select the top three to go through to the finals to compete worldwide.
A reward of R5,000 will be given to each learner provincially, with a R15,000 cash prize to the school as well. Gilchrist added that those learners who are still interested in participating have until 31 March to enter and can download the application forms from their website www.postoffice.co.za or contact her on 021-590 5660. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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