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This
annual Harmony Day competition is once again being
conducted by The Moving Forward Together Association Inc to
celebrate Harmony Day 21st March 2009.
This year's theme is "Building Community Harmony"
Primary and High School students in NSW and
ACT are invited to submit their entries to this competition
and participate in a wonderful opportunity to build community
spirit, harmony and understanding.
Prizes will be awarded to students
whose posters best illustrate an innovative approach to the
theme.
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CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS
19th DECEMBER
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Entries should reflect one or more of the following
principles:
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Our society is made up of different people from different
backgrounds;
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While we are unique, we all share the goal of wanting to live
together in harmony, peace and understanding;
· We
must not tolerate hate, violence or unfair treatment of any
person or group;
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must respect others religion, gender and race;
· We
must strive to give all Australians equal opportunities
and assist those who are less fortunate than ourselves;
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We
are proud to be Australian.
A panel of qualified, respected art critics
and educational personnel
will judge the entries.
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The Harmony Day poster competition is
organised by:
The Moving Forward Together Association Inc
The Alfred Dreyfus Anti-Defamation Unit of B’nai B’rith
The Anti-Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith Inc (ADC)
The competition is
supported by:
NSW Department of Education and Training
The Catholic Education Commission of NSW
The Association of Independent Schools of NSW
Education section of the Uniting Church
Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Ethnic Communities Council |
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RULES AND
ENTRY FORMS |
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This year, we include an option to enter students'
details online
as it allows teacher to enter all students from year/school
on ONE form
1.
Click
HERE to view Competition Rules
2.
Click HERE to enter online
(preferred)
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CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 19th DECEMBER 2008 |
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The
competition is
sponsored by:
Chinese Australia Forum
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City of Sydney
Council
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Colin Elterman and Family
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Henry Ergas
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UNITS OF WORK
To assist teachers in
preparing students to develop
suitable artwork, the Multicultural Programs Unit,
NSW Department of
Education and Training has
developed units of work for
Stages 2 & 3 and
Stages 3 & 4.
Download material
HERE
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Cash prizes will be awarded as follows:
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JUNIOR CATEGORY (Kindergarten -
Year 6) |
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Overall State winner will receive $500
Each regional winner will receive $150
The State winner’s school will receive $250 |
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SENIOR CATEGORY (Year 7- Year 12) |
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Overall State winner will receive $500
Each regional winner will receive $150
The State winner’s school will receive $250 |
Every entrant will receive a
Certificate of Participation.
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