Rotary Club of Taunton is your local link to this prestigious and well-regarded national event. The closing date for Taunton area entries is 15 January 2023 allowing for ideas and presentations to develop in the Autumn 2022 term. A Taunton heat with cash prizes of up to £100 for the school or organisation represented by the entry will take place, with winning contributors invited to a local celebratory event. Should an entry be selected to proceed further to the national event, this will take place in May 2023
The competition aims to encourage young people to:
The theme for this year is Bio-diversity and KS2 participants from aged 7 to 10 (see enclosed pack for age regulations) may select a topic within the theme of Bio-diversity and undertake some research and exploration into the current magnitude of issues associated with Bio-diversity. They may work on projects on their own or as part of a group of no more than 4 people. Entries outlining environmental projects already underway in your school or organisation are most welcome.
The project could be approached from different angles and perspectives. Possible projects might include one or more topics such as the following, but participants are encouraged to also explore any new or novel ideas within the theme of Bio-diversity:
These are just some ideas and young people are encouraged to develop and reflect their own projects within the general theme of Bio-diversity.
Full details of the competition and entry form can be found here LINK
For more information visit or Facebook page video or contact Tony Murray (Tony.Murray5@btinternet.com)
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