Deadline: 15 December 2010
ESSAY COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE SPACE WEEK
The Southern African Amateur Radio Satellite Association in co-operation with the South African Amateur Radio Development Trust has launched an essay competition to celebrate the 2010 International Space Week.
The theme for World Space Week 2010, which runs from 4 - 10 October, is "Mysteries of the Cosmos". Throughout history, humans have looked to the heavens and wondered about the universe and our place within it. Today, we are learning much about our universe but, with each answer comes more questions. Not only do the questions deal with the nature of the galaxies and stars, but the nature of life itself. World Space Week is a time to probe what we know, what it means, and what we have yet to learn about the mysteries of the cosmos. It is an International Celebration of Science and Technology.
The essay competition is open to all learners under the age of 18. The subject for the Essay is "If you were an astronaut on the international space station, what experiment would you like to carry out and why?".
Entries must be between 600 and 1 000 words. The first prize is an Acer Aspire 1 Netbook with several consolation prizes. Entries close on 15 December 2010.
How to enter
Write an essay about "If you were an astronaut on the international space station, what experiment would you like to carry out and why?"
The essay must be the original work of the learner and be between 600 and 1000 words.
Rules:
1. Learners must be under 18 years of age and attending school or home schooling
2. Entrants must be resident in the Republic of South Africa
3. Entries of less than 600 words and more than 1000 words will be disqualified
4. Only one entry per person
5. Entries must be submitted in word format by email to saamsat@intekom.co.za with Spaceweek 2010 in the subject line
6. Entries may be in a South African language of choice with English. the preferred language
7. The closing date for entries is 15 December 2010
8. The decisions of the judges is final
9. Entries must include the following in the Email:
* First name and surname
* Age
* Name of School
* School address details, email and telephone number
* In the case of a school group entry, name of the coordinating Teacher or parent and contact details.
* Entries of school group participants must be grouped together and sent in one email