Deadline: 29 April 2011
Contact: by post
Open to all primary and secondary students enrolled in WA public and private schools, the 2011 Hyogo Essay Competition celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the WA-Hyogo Sister State Relationship.
Developed to increase WA (Australia) students’ understanding of the WA–Hyogo Sister State relationship, students are encouraged to enter one of four essay categories:
Essay Categories
Category 1 (Years 10 – 12)
Imagine you are in charge of developing the 30th Sister State Anniversary visit program for a WA delegation to visit the Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. Plan a one week tour itinerary to showcase the Hyogo Prefecture. (Essay length: Maximum two A4 pages.)
Category 2 (Years 6 – 9)
If you had a chance to visit Hyogo, where would you go and why? (Essay length: Maximum two A4 pages.)
Category 3 (Years 4 – 5)
What are the differences between WA and Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture?(For example: food, culture and lifestyle.)(Essay length: Maximum one A4 page.)
Category 4 (Years 1 – 3)
What are the differences between WA and Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture? (For example: food, culture and lifestyle.) (Essay length: Maximum one A4 page.)
Prizes
Category 1
Three lucky winners from Category 1 win a trip to the Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. The one-week trip includes return flights and the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture through a home-stay in Hyogo.
Categories 2 – 4
Each winner in Categories 2-4 wins a night’s accommodation at the Wabi Sabi Ryokan, a Japanese get-away in Perth. This overnight stay for two people will introduce the winners to Japanese architecture, gardens and food including a Japanese style dinner and breakfast.
How to submit your essay
Entry format:
• Submit your essay as a hard copy on A4 paper. (Preferably typed or using block letters if handwritten.)
• Write your essay in English.
• Include a bibliography of sourced materials. (Not required for Category 4 {Years 1-3}.)
• Keep a copy of your essay. (Submitted essays will not be returned.)
• The Government of Western Australia will retain Copyright of all competition essays.
Entry submission:
Send or deliver your hard copy essay submission to:
Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre
20 Kalinda Drive
City Beach WA 6015
Competition closes Friday, 29 April 2011, 4.30pm. Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Winners Announced
Competition winners will be notified by email and invited to attend a Presentation Ceremony in mid 2011 at the Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre.
Judges
A panel of judges from the Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre, the Department of State Development, and the Department of Education will select the essay winners. The judges’ decision is final.
FURTHER information
For more information, please visit www.dsd.wa.gov.au, www.hyogo.com.au, or contact the Hyogo Prefectural Government Culture Centre on (08) 9385 9002.
More information here.
Contact: by post
Open to all primary and secondary students enrolled in WA public and private schools, the 2011 Hyogo Essay Competition celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the WA-Hyogo Sister State Relationship.
Developed to increase WA (Australia) students’ understanding of the WA–Hyogo Sister State relationship, students are encouraged to enter one of four essay categories:
Essay Categories
Category 1 (Years 10 – 12)
Imagine you are in charge of developing the 30th Sister State Anniversary visit program for a WA delegation to visit the Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. Plan a one week tour itinerary to showcase the Hyogo Prefecture. (Essay length: Maximum two A4 pages.)
Category 2 (Years 6 – 9)
If you had a chance to visit Hyogo, where would you go and why? (Essay length: Maximum two A4 pages.)
Category 3 (Years 4 – 5)
What are the differences between WA and Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture?(For example: food, culture and lifestyle.)(Essay length: Maximum one A4 page.)
Category 4 (Years 1 – 3)
What are the differences between WA and Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture? (For example: food, culture and lifestyle.) (Essay length: Maximum one A4 page.)
Prizes
Category 1
Three lucky winners from Category 1 win a trip to the Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. The one-week trip includes return flights and the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture through a home-stay in Hyogo.
Categories 2 – 4
Each winner in Categories 2-4 wins a night’s accommodation at the Wabi Sabi Ryokan, a Japanese get-away in Perth. This overnight stay for two people will introduce the winners to Japanese architecture, gardens and food including a Japanese style dinner and breakfast.
How to submit your essay
Entry format:
• Submit your essay as a hard copy on A4 paper. (Preferably typed or using block letters if handwritten.)
• Write your essay in English.
• Include a bibliography of sourced materials. (Not required for Category 4 {Years 1-3}.)
• Keep a copy of your essay. (Submitted essays will not be returned.)
• The Government of Western Australia will retain Copyright of all competition essays.
Entry submission:
Send or deliver your hard copy essay submission to:
Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre
20 Kalinda Drive
City Beach WA 6015
Competition closes Friday, 29 April 2011, 4.30pm. Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Winners Announced
Competition winners will be notified by email and invited to attend a Presentation Ceremony in mid 2011 at the Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre.
Judges
A panel of judges from the Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre, the Department of State Development, and the Department of Education will select the essay winners. The judges’ decision is final.
FURTHER information
For more information, please visit www.dsd.wa.gov.au, www.hyogo.com.au, or contact the Hyogo Prefectural Government Culture Centre on (08) 9385 9002.
More information here.
