About Sixty-eight Writes

 

           Sixty-eight Writes is a writing contest intended to inspire and celebrate local high school students in School District # 68, Nanaimo-Ladysmith.  Click on “Contest Rules” to find out who is eligible, what prizes are offered and how to enter. This is a parent - initiated project that has been endorsed by the SD68 Education Committee, the District Parent Advisory Council and the Nanaimo District Teachers Association.

 

           The contest is run by parent and student volunteers in cooperation with teachers and administrators, and judged by qualified writers, editors and other professionals who donate their time and expertise for the benefit of the students. Click on the “Judging” link to find out about this year’s judges.

 

           We are supported financially by the generous gifts of our sponsors—click on the “Sponsors” link to find out more. This is a non-profit contest, and there are no entry fees (which might be a barrier to entry for some students).

 

           The specific aims of Sixty-eight Writes are:

 

· Provide motivation for students to create publication-quality written work;

 

· Provide a forum to celebrate students’ written work, and to share it with the community;

 

· Promote schools within the community; and

 

· Support District and Provincial goals with respect to literacy and excellence.

 

           If you have questions about Sixty-eight Writes that are not answered by this web site, please feel free to send us an email.