According to Johann Steenkamp, from the Animal Anti-Cruelty League, to enter, children must create posters depicting ways in which people show compassion and kindness to animals, and care for and affect their lives in positive ways.
“This poster must not just be a pretty picture, but a picture with a message; a slogan or title may also contribute towards making the message clear. A good poster grabs the attention,” explains Steenkamp.
Children may enter as many times as they like.
“Please send a minimum donation of R10 with each entry,” Steenkamp adds.
All money will be used by the Animal Anti-Cruelty League in their work of caring for and protecting animals. For banking information, please contact us on 011 435 0672,” he adds.
”Any medium can be used, such as paint, pastel, ink, crayon, etc.
“Be as creative as possible; paper size must be either A2 or A3.
”Keep your poster bold, striking and original and have fun.”
The prizes are sponsored by the Simmonds Hampton Trust and are divided into four categories, with R2 000 as first prize in each category.
* Category 1: Grades One and Two
* Category 2: Grades Three, Four and Five
* Category 3: Grades Six and Seven
* Category 4: Special needs schools
Each entry must include:
* Your age, name and surname.
* Entry category (1/2/3/4) and grade (where applicable).
* School’s name and email address.
* Entrants and the school’s telephone number’s.
“The top finalists posters will be exhibited on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AACLJHB, and first prize winners will also be announced on Facebook. Entries close on October 31,” explains Steenkamp.’
Posters may be delivered or sent to AACL Johannesburg Society, PO Box 7, Rosettenville, 2130, Gauteng 59 Alice Street, Regents Park, Johannesburg.
For more information, contact the Animal Anti-Cruelty League on 011 435 0672, fax to 086 440 0070, or email to educate@aacl-jhbnb.co.za.
“The school with the most entries will win a Canon Laser Multifunctional printer and one set of cartridges valued at R12 599.” – @TumeloBoksburg
