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| Thursday, 18 March 2004 |
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The closing date for the all island essay competition on Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDs for school children in the age group of 15 to 19 years organised by the Lions District 306 A has been extended till March 30. This 11th annual contest is to be a remarkable one as the Lions are joining hands with the Sri Lanka Anti Narcotics Association (SLANA), said Chief District Co-ordinator Lion S. Ramachandran MJF. As in past the entire project is being sponsored by the Lions Club Dehiwela North. All school children in the age group of 15 to 19 years could participate in this essay competition. The topics are "Drug Abuse" destroys your future and "HIV/AIDS destroys the human race. The essay competition is opened to all three languages, Sinhala, Tamil and English. The prizes for the winners of all three languages will get Rs.7,500 each. first runner-up will get Rs.5,000 each and the second runner-up will get Rs.2,500 each. Trophies and certificates too would be awarded, Mr. Ramachandran said. The Conditions for participation are Essays should not exceed five hand written A4 size pages and not be less than four pages. (Typed scripts are also accepted). A certification by the Principal is required in respect of the participant's. Date of Birth and verifying that the entry is the original work of the student. The decision of the panel of judges is final and no correspondence will be entertained. Scripts will not be returned. Participants can enter their essays either on one topic or both but they should be separate essays. All essays should be addressed to Chief District Co-ordinator (Prevention of drug Abuse and Aids), Lion District - 306 A, 12/3 Frances Road, Wellawatta, Colombo 6 on or before March 30, 2004. |
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