20 December 2019
Living Rainforest essay competition 2019 is to further the knowledge of school student of sustainable living and the ways to achieve it. It is the 6th Edition of the Essay Competition. Since numerous years, this organization has been conducting essay competition to achieve a common goal of attaining sustainable development. Students and Teacher Champions who participate in the essay competition will be eligible to participate in a National Debate on the same theme in Spring 2020, leading to an International Online Debate (among the top-performing students) and Teacher Champions Exchange in Summer 2020
The theme of the Essay writing Competition: PARTNER POWER.
My vision: Partnerships for a sustainable future
Students are free to approach the topic however they wish.
For example, they might decide to:
For the first time ever, the international events will take place online to help support the broadest possible participation from around the world. The essay writing competition rewards its winner by providing them with a fully paid round-trip to the UK to the 2020 International Schools Debate.
Living Rainforest is a charity run by the Trust for sustainable living. The mission of the Trust is to further the understanding of sustainable living in the UK and abroad through high-quality education.
Events | Dates |
School/Teacher Registration Started | The first week of September |
Last date to Submit the Essay | 20 December 2019 |
Notification of Winning Finalists at all the Schools | 15 February 2020 |
National Schools Debate | 15 February - 15 June 2020 |
Deadline to register for International Online Schools Debates / Teacher Champions Exchange | 15 June 2020 |
International Schools Debates & Awards, UK | Early July 2020 |
Gender | Both |
Region | Global |
Age | 7-17 years |
Primary Students: Age 7 to 11 Secondary Students: Age 11 to 17 |
Participation in the Living Forest International Essay Competition is only possible through your school. Every school will be allowed to submit 30 essays online through this login registration.
Category | Topic | Maximum Words |
Primary students Ages 7-11 |
Theme: PARTNER POWER My vision: Partnerships for a sustainable future |
400 words |
Secondary Students Ages 11-17 |
600 words |
Submission of Essays is only possible through online mode. No essay should be sent by e-mail or by post.
Judges: A distinguished panel of judges, drawn from experts and educationalists in the field, will select three winning entries for each age category.
The Result will be announced by 15 February 2020. Schools will be notified of Finalists and Honourable Mentions and invited to attend International Schools Debate and Awards
The Living Rainforest / Trust for Sustainable Living
Hampstead Norreys Berkshire RG18 0TN UK
Phone |
+44 (0)1635 202444 |
Fax |
+44 (0)1635 202440 |
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enquiries@livingrainforest.org |