to encourage young people to aspire to high standards of academic
scholarship and creative writing
to highlight important issues and encourage their discussion
to stimulate young people into good utilisation of modern information
technology and communication skills
to promote honour and respectability among students
FORMAT
There are 3 divisions: a contest for Form One boys, another for Form 2 and a
separate one for the departing form 3 students. There will be one winner from each category.
TOPICS
Select any two topics below from your category. As an example, form one boys should write only 2 essays
from the four listed in the form 1 category.
FORM 1:
500-700 words
In the development of Prempeh College, what is the role of the internet (i.e., prempeh.org)?
Write an essay or a story which explores the following topic in an interesting and relevant way: Colours
Write a story ending with the words "...Thank God this did not happen to her."
You have to look after your younger brother or sister for the day. What happens?
FORM 2:
1000-1200 words
In the development of Prempeh College, what is the role of the internet (i.e., prempeh.org)?
Write an essay or a story which explores the following topic in an interesting and relevant way: Boundaries
You change places with President JA Kufuor for a month (i.e., you occupy his office at the Castle and he moves into your dorm
to replace you as a student). Describe the experience from either Kufuor's or your point of view.
Choose a well-known Ghanaian proverb or saying. Illustrate what it means and/or how it originated.
FORM 3:
1200-1500 words
In the development of Prempeh College, what is the role of the internet (i.e., prempeh.org)?
Write a poem or description of the Kumasi Central market or the market in your hometown.
How hard is it to keep a secret?
A person (perhaps you) changes places with an animal for a day. Describe the day from
the person's or the animal's point of view.
Submission Deadline
June 1, 2006 (all essays should be sent to Mrs. Otoo by 12pm)
Staff In Charge
Mrs. Otoo, Papa Nii, Mr. Pyne
Announcement of Winners
July 1, 2006
Prizes
Cash prize for the winner of each category as well as some excellent items to carry home.
