Martin Wickramasinghe essay contest

Priyanka KURUGALA

Friendly organizations of the national Library Services Board and the Martin Wickramasinghe Trust have jointly organized an essay competition on Martin Wickramasinghe.

The essay competition will be conducted in two age groups for school children in three languages.

The maximum words for the essay contest in the 12 -15 age category is 750, while the maximum number of words for the 16 -18 age group should not exceed 1000 words.

The topic of the essay for the 12-15 age group is -“Description of the life of Martin Wickramasinghe and the lessons we can learn from it?.

The topic of the essay for the 16- 18 age group is -” Name a book written by Martin Wickramasinghe and describe its importance and value to you,

A student can submit one or more essays for this competition, which should be presented after filling the relevant form published in the news papers. The essay should be duly signed and authorized by the the school Principal.

An independent panel of judges will select the winners and their decision will be final. All essays should be submitted before October 31.

Duly completed and perfected essays should be sent to: The Essays Competition of Martin Wickramasinghe, Friends of National Library, National Library Services Board, No 14, Independent Road, Colombo-07.

The first three prize winners will receive Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 respectively.

Winners will also be awarded a certificate and the membership of the National Library Services Board.

Consolation prizes and certificates will also be awarded to the fourth to tenth place winners. For further details, contact Readers Services Branch, National Library Services Board. Telephone Phone 0112685197, 0112674386.