We are extending the deadline for the World Children’s Day essay writing competition to Monday, 21st November. We would like to give children more time to write their brilliant essays!
Winners will receive lovely prizes from Talas Books, Aya Co Handmade with Love, author Jules Calonia and protection adviser Nora Tsourous.
The essay writing competition is open to children of Filipino parentage between 5 and 10 years old who currently reside in the UK.
Tinig UK Children’s Day Essay Writing Contest 2022 Mechanics
1) Children should write their essays around this theme: What are my favourite things about being Filipino or about the Philippines? In Filipino, “Anu-ano ang mga paborito kong bagay bilang isang Pilipino o tungkol sa Pilipinas?”
They can write about their favourite food, or maybe a Filipino word, a place, a sound or a toy they associate with Filipinos or the Philippines. These are just suggested ideas but children are free to write about other topics.
2) The competition is open to children with either one or both Filipino parents or grandparents and who are currently residing in any part of the UK.
3) There are two categories: Category A for children aged 5 to 7 and Category B for children aged 8 to 10. They may write their essays in either English or Filipino.
4) The essay length should be a maximum of 200 words. The essay should capture the child’s ideas and feelings, and written with as little help as possible from parents or guardians.
5) Entries should be sent through an online form. Parents and carers can help their children in completing the online form. For children under Category A, they may also upload a handwritten essay as an option. For children under category B, they are required to upload their hand-written essay on the online form.
You can also email your child’s entry in PDF, JPEG or PNG formats at info@tinig-uk.com. Please include your child’s name and age, as well as your/parent’s or guardian’s name.
6) The deadline for entries is on Monday, 21st November at 17:00 (GMT).
7) There will be four winners:
Two winners for Category A (5 to 7 years old) – one in English, one in Filipino
Two winners for Category B (8 to 10 years old) – one in English, one in Filipino
8) The judges’ decision is final. Winning entries as well as some selected essays will be published on the Tinig UK website.
