Every Year, there will be a Commonwealth Essay competiton opened
to ages of below 12 to as old as 18 FOR commonwealth countries
only.
There are separate classes for different ages and different
classes= different amount of words.There is no prize money,
Singaporeans have won commendation awards and top prizes
before.This can be used in your testimonial.I have just written a
1611 word essay and submitted it but whether the teacher decides to
send it or not is based on her own discretion.
The Competition is organised in four age bands, which are called
Classes. They are:
Class A - 16-18 years
Class B - 14-15 years
Class C - 12-13 years
Class D - under 12 years
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