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It is just two days before the final and third term opens and many students are in full swing with preparations for returning to school.
Books, pens, lunch boxes and sunhats will be the order of the day until the big trek begins.
It is back to books and a lot of writing. “Writing is an art”, once said one philosopher.
In relation to this MultiChoice Africa has introduced the DSTV Eutelsat Star Awards competition that will see students busy with essay writing competition this term in a bid to win the coveted prize to go to France.
Yes, a trip to France with your parents to watch a rocket launch.
“It is so amazing and am looking forward to participate,” said Talent Zidutye from Haig Park.
The Star Awards competition is open to students aged 14-19 years running under theme, ‘Imagine you’re a Satellite’, where students are tasked to write an essay in English or Portuguese or French.
In relation to the theme the students will focus on what they would see, tell the people, what they like the people to know and message they could send if they are a satellite. For those who are smart enough, skilful with their hands, the competition is also offering them a chance to participate through designing a poster on the competition question.
The poster must be accompanied by a creative explanation.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has partnered with CLS to promote a writing culture among the teenagers.
The competition was launched at The Herald offices this week where several teenagers from various schools attended just to get an enlightenment of the competition.
It was all smiles as the teenagers showed the zeal to join in the marvellous opportunity to go to France.
“I am so nervous, and already imagining myself winning this star award. I can’t wait to start planning on what to write,” said Naome Rubengo.
She said writing was her passion and with the time frame given she is going to research and exhaust all the necessary points on satellites.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe said there were a lot of prizes that Zimbabwe teenagers are known for being the outstanding when it comes to literacy.
“I believe this year Zimbabweans are going to shine and fully represent us because they are much learned. Last year the grand prize went to Ghana but we know Zimbabwe is going to take the prize. This year winners will walk away with a trip for two to Paris, France to witness the rocket launch while the winning poster designer also walks away with a trip for two to Paris and view satellite construction.
The winning schools for both essay and poster will get a DStv decode and free subs to DStv education bouquet for the rest of their life,” said Liz Dziva the DStv spokesperson.
She said the competition is running from today until October 27.
The launch was also graced by renowned book author/writer Ignatious Mabasa (author) who later shared his experience with writing books.
CLS wishes the best student good luck and here is your chance to shine. Entry forms can be dropped at the Herald House CLS department or at the MultiChoice offices.
Online Reporter