Students from schools across the country recently participated in the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Poetry and Oratorical Contest hosted by the Department of Analytical Services.
The activity formed part of the Knowledge, Aptitudes and Practices component under the recently completed GEF 5558 Regional project.
This contest which targeted primary school children sought to sensitise its contestants to the issues of POPs and inspire in them the ability to educate others through two creative writing pieces: Poetry and Oratory.
The winners of the competitions were awarded by Laël Bertide-Josiah of the Department of Analytical Services.
The candidates were judged based on their speech, delivery, the significance of the topic and general excellence.
Bertide-Josiah congratulated all the winners on their exceptional submissions and encouraged them to keep up their impressive work.
The winners were:
Oratorical Competition
1st place prize was awarded to Maahi Joshua of Island Academy International School, and she received a cash prize of $1,000.00 and a certificate.
Poetry Competition: 6-8 Years
1st place prize was awarded to Sulienne George of the Foundation Mixed Primary School, and she received a cash prize of $500.00 and a certificate.
Poetry Competition: 9-11 Years:
1st place prize was awarded to Kishawna Hughes, representing the J.T. Ambrose School and she received a cash prize of $500.00 and a certificate.