The countdown has begun for the Animal Anti-Cruelty League\u2019s (AACL) annual School Poster Challenge.<\/p>\n
All Gauteng primary school learners are reminded to show their support for the welfare of animals by entering the competition.<\/p>
This year the challenge is entitled \u201cA picture says a 1000 words – Art that speaks for those that can\u2019t\u201d and it is easy to enter.<\/p>\n
Learners must draw\/paint pictures depicting ways in which people show compassion and kindness to animals, care for, and affect their lives in positive ways.<\/p>
Your picture must not just be a pretty picture, but a picture with a message.<\/p>\n
Remember a slogan or title may also help in making the message clear.<\/p>\n
A good poster grabs attention.<\/p>\n
You are welcome to use any medium on either A2 or A3 paper.<\/p>\n
Be as creative as possible, keep your poster bold, striking and original and have fun.<\/p>\n
Children can enter as many times as they like, as long as each entry is accompanied by a donation to the AACL.<\/p>\n
All money will be used by the AACL in their work of caring for and protecting animals.<\/p>\n
For banking details contact the AACL on 011 435 0672.<\/p>\n
Remember to clearly print on your poster:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Your age, name and surname.<\/p>\n \u2022 Entry category and grade (where applicable).<\/p>\n \u2022 School\u2019s name and email address.<\/p>\n \u2022 Your own or the school\u2019s telephone number.<\/p>\n Then send or deliver your posters to:<\/p>\n AACL Johannesburg Society<\/p>\n PO Box 7, Rosettenville, 2130, Gauteng or hand deliver them to 59 Alice Street, Regents Park, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n The closing date for entries is October 31.<\/p>\n Categories and incentives:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Category One: Grades One and Two: first place R2 000.<\/p>\n \u2022 Category Two: Grades Three, Four and Five: first place R2 000.<\/p>\n \u2022 Category Three: Grades Six and Seven: first place R2 000.<\/p>\n The school with the top donation will win a Canon laser multifunction printer valued at R10 000.<\/p>\n \u201cEnter as many times as you like, but please don\u2019t forget a kind donation when participating.<\/p>\n \u201cYour support helps the AACL in their work of caring for and protecting animals,\u201d said Johann Steenkamp from the AACL.<\/p>\n Posters will be adjudicated on merit by a panel of selected adjudicators.<\/p>\n The top finalists will be announced by November 30 on the AACL Johannesburg Facebook page and the prize winners will also be announced on Facebook (www.facebook.com\/AACLJHB<\/a>) and individually contacted by November\/December 2018.<\/p>\n For terms and conditions visit the AACL\u2019s website at www.aacl.co.za<\/a> or the AACL JHB Facebook page, or for banking details or more information call Johann on 011 435 0672.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0SPCA receives funds from local cycling club<\/a><\/h4>\n