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SUMMARY:The Big Biodiversity Challenge 2024 (Western Cape)
DESCRIPTION:The Western Cape Environmental Education Friends (WCEEF)\, together with members CapeNature\, SANBI\, Nature Connect\, SANParks and the Two Oceans Aquarium\, is thrilled to announce a new competition for children in grades 6 – 9. \nThe competition calls on students to submit projects that offer solutions to any of the many threats facing biodiversity. These solutions can take the form of a scientific project\, creative arts project\, or social project. The goal is to encourage critical thinking and creativity in addressing issues such as the unsustainable use of natural resources\, habitat destruction\, uncontrolled fires\, and climate change\, which all contribute to the decline of biodiversity. \nThe competition is open to all schools in the Western Cape and submissions can be made individually or in pairs. Participants will have the chance to win exciting prizes. \nAll students in grade 6 – 9 are encouraged to participate\, and it is recommended that teachers motivate their students to enter this competition and become part of the movement to protect biodiversity. For more information email munzhedzi.muhanelwa@sanparks.org \nSTAND A CHANCE TO WIN COOL PRIZES FOR YOU OR YOUR SCHOOL! \nHow to enter:  \n Step 1: Think you have the solutions to the threats facing the Biodiversity of the Western Cape? \nStep 2: Share your ideas and projects with us and stand a chance to win cool prizes for you or your school. \nStep 3: Submit your solutions in writing before the closing date (you may include photographs or a video attachment to your write up) to The Big Biodiversity Challenge Competition entry form. Remember to add your name\, age\, school name and contact teacher/ principal (telephone & cell phone number). \nStep 4: Competition finalists will be invited to attend the prize giving ceremony during the commemoration of International Day of Biological diversity event in October 2024. \nCompetition Rules & Guidelines  \n\nCompetition opened on 22 May 2024\nCompetition closes on 11 September 2024\n\nPlease make sure to read the T&C’s below and check out the posters to share with your school network! \nThe Big Biodiversity Challenge- TC’s
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SUMMARY:#GiveThemaCrown School Competition
DESCRIPTION:#GiveHerACrown is a female empowerment platform that exists to change the narrative for women in South Africa\, and the world. They do this through the power of storytelling and the arts. \nThey are inviting your school to participate in their #GiveThemACrown School Competition\, an exciting initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and fostering creativity in classrooms across South Africa! \nAbout the Competition\nThe #GiveThemACrown School Competition\, in collaboration with the innovative art and creativity organisation Lalela\, provides an incredible opportunity for your school to engage students in meaningful conversations about gender equality. This initiative not only empowers teachers with dynamic resources but also inspires students to explore their identities and celebrate diversity through the art of crown-making. \nWhy Participate?\n\nEmpower Your Learners: Equip learners with the knowledge and tools to champion gender equality.\nDynamic Resources: Access a comprehensive Curriculum Guide\, CAPS-Aligned lesson plans\, instructional videos\, and more.\nExciting Prizes: Stand a chance to win R10\,000 for your school by submitting your students’ creative crown projects.\nCelebrate Women’s Month: Join us in celebrating Women’s Month from August to the end of September with this impactful campaign.\n\nHow to Participate\n\nDownload the Schoolkit: Access the free #GiveThemACrown Schoolkit from giveheracrown.co.za/schoolkit-ghac.\nEngage Your Learners: Encourage your students to create their unique crowns and capture the creative process.\nSubmit Your Entries: Share images of your students’ crown creations via email to hello@giveheracrown.co.za and on social media using the hashtag #giveheracrown.\n\nCompetition Timeline\nThe competition runs from Women’s Month in August until 5:00 pm on 30 September 2024. \nwww.giveheracrown.co.za \n#GiveThemACrown School Competition – Terms & Conditions\n\nEligibility: Open to all primary and secondary schools in South Africa.\nEntry: Schools must register and download the Schoolkit from this link.\nParticipation: Schools must create crowns with their students\, submit photos via email\, and share them on social media using the campaign hashtag and tagging #GiveHerACrown.\nSubmission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 30th September.\nPrize: One winning school will receive R10\,000.\nWinner Selection: The winner will be selected based on creativity and engagement.\nNotification: The winning school will be notified via email by 15th October.\nPublicity: By entering\, schools consent to the use of their submissions and school name in campaign publicity.\nContact Information: For any queries\, please contact us at [email address].\n\nBy participating\, schools agree to these terms and conditions.”
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