Aug. 24, 2002 – The deadline for submitting suggestions for the theme contest announced earlier this summer has been extended to Friday, Aug. 30, to boost student participation. the contest is open to public school students grades 4 – 12. Submissions to the contest should be no longer than one line and capture the student's creative view of his/her educational experience. All entries should include the student's name, date of birth, address, contact number, grade school and principal's name.
Students are asked to drop off their entries to the following locations on St. Thomas: The Public Inormation office at 44-46 Kongens Gade and Curriculum Center in Tutu. Entries may also be faxed to the Public Relations Offices at 775-4598.
As an incentive, the Department of Education solicited prized from local businesses for the contest so students will be as creative as possible and be rewarded for their efforts. The author of the theme selected will receive a grand prize worth $500 in school supplies, books and other merchandise.
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