‘Open the Door’ is a writing competition with a difference: it is an initiative to document the lives and experiences of Muslim children in the UK through their own writing.Open the Door Sponsors
“As mothers, readers and writers, we believe it is important for our younger brothers and sisters to learn to express themselves through the written word, to feel free to do so, and to have their contributions acknowledged and appreciated by the wider community.” - Na’ima B. Robert, SISTERS Editor and children’s book author.
At a time when young children in the UK face an array of obstacles in the form of poverty, illiteracy, unstable homes and insufficient quality time with parents and carers, we feel it is our duty to provide them with a means of expressing themselves and making their voices hear.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to all children, aged between 7 and 11, at participating schools in the UK. The competition is also open to students at community schools and home schools. The aim of the competition is to give each participant the opportunity to share a slice of their life with adults and children everywhere: to open the door and invite us all to come inside!
What are the topics?
* My favourite relative
* A day I will never forget!
* The bravest person I know
* The best things about being meWord limit: up to 800 words
Writing can be humorous, poignant, descriptive or poetic. Above all, the judges are looking for sincerity and originality – and perfect grammar and spelling.
Participants may write as many essays as they like. However, schools will have to pick the best 10 essays from their students to forward to the judging panel.
Deadline for entries: 15 May 2008
What are the prizes?
The top prize is a family trip to Chessington, World of Adventures and a gift pack.
Other prizes include top quality Islamic and educational products, clothing, books and gift vouchers.
There will be 10 main prizes as well as 3 schools’ prizes for schools with the highest quality of submissions.
All entrants will receive a certificate and token of appreciation.Winning entries will be published in various sections of the Muslim and local media, including SISTERS Magazine. Other media to be confirmed. All entries will be published on the Internet on a dedicated site.
To enter your school or learning group, email editor@sisters-magazine.com or call 0208 150 3117
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