Poetry Competition
We now have a Poetry competition which is open to all ages up to the age of 16. So go to the schools and clubs and youth clubs to see if they would like to take part, go sell ourselves out there.
The Poetry has been judged at the January Cabinet on the 15th. Here are the winners, scroll down
We also have a NEW Essay Competition, please have a look at the new page and consider whether you can have a go.
Why not take a look at the Poetry Competition
This is still a fairly new project, there is no inital outlay required by the clubs. All you need is a copy of the rules and an entry form which can be supplied by the Peace Poster Advisor. This years theme is Smiley Lions and is open to 7 - 16 years old on the 31st March 2012. Group 1 is 7-10 years old and Group 2 is 11 - 16 years old.
2011-2012 Winners:
Group 1 Winners: 7-10
1st place
Angry together,lions roaring in the breeze,
With their fluffy mane blowing,
Angry lions together roaring in the breeze,
Sitting on the top of sharp rocks.
The pride of lions protecting their cubs,
Lions stalking slowing in the sizzling sun,
The pride of lions protecting their cubs with sharp teeth.
Bold lions spying on their dinner,
With hearts pumping loud and clear, beating like a drum,
Bold lions spying on their dinner,
Ready to pounce out from beneath the shrubs.
Lazy, tired lions lying under the hot burning sun,
Lions sleeping peacefully,
Lazy lions sleeping under the mid-day sun,
Sleeping now like babies under the sun.
Lauren Graham age 10
Loddon Valley Lions
2nd place:
The Lion Comes
When the lion comes all is still
As it glances at its prey it goes for the kill
The animal lies lifeless on the ground
The creature gives out one last blood-curdling sound
The lion carries it in its jaw
With losts of blood on its claw
So the noble lion returns to a place in the sun
But each day it fighs and is no fun.
Chloe Ahronson
Sandown and Shanklin Lions
3rd place:
Lion stalking prey,
Hiding through shady trees,
Lions prowl on the golden savannahs.
Lions rolling in the long straw grass,
Lapping water in the pool,
Lions lay around grooming manes.
Strong and Brave,
Running on the Earth,
Strong and Brave.
Running under the boiling sun
Hiding through the shady trees,
Strong and Brave,
All over the Earth.
Callum Brook Age 10
Loddon Valley Lions
Group 2 Winners 9-16
1st place:
Lions Will Come
If you're in poverty,
Lions will come,
If you're starving in need of food,
Lions will come,
If your village is covered in litter,
Lions will come,
They change lives maybe yours,
They can help when you can't open doors,
They have guts, kindness and lots of heart,
The lions will come,
Because they are a part,
They are a part of our community,
They work together in unity,
Our community is well cleaned up,
Because of the lions we've got good luck,
Helping out at schools and fairs,
Only because they really care,
They sponsor cadet's, brownies and guides,
When they do work they do it with pride!
Francesca Thurgood Age 13
Crofton Lions
2nd place:
The wind blowing in his face,
His hair was flopping all over the place,
He let rip a friendly roar, the grass shook, the gorund shattered.
He took a breath, then sighed a warning,
They knew he was coming,
He snook and crept and came closer.
The lion got his ferocious claws ready,
He grabbed the buffalo, without doubt the buffalo was gone,
The lion raced away proudly.
The lion lost his breath as he roared like thunder,
He could'nt breathe, so he licked his lips
And his time was over.
Jack Haines Age 11
Loddon Valley Lions
3rd place:
The Lion Comes
The lion comes and sits so proud
Stands so strong and roars so loud
The Lions come John Peter and Pat
They are the best of the best - fancy that!
The lion comes strolling through the trees
A deer he can eat is all he sees
The lion comes much to do and say
Every monday lunchtime the Leo Club way!
AT aged 12
The Pride of St Edmunds Leo Club, sponsored by Portsmouth Lions
Here is a copy of the rules for the Poetry Competition
Lions Poetry Competition
Please read the Rules and entry form BEFORE you enter.
Rules:
The competition is open to anyone aged between 7 and 16 the age being under that on the 1st of April in the year of the competition. There are 2 age groups
Group 1 are 7-10 year( Key stage 2 or years 3,4,5 & 6 in Junior School)
Group 2 are 11 - 16 years (Key stage 3 & 4, years 7,8,9 & 10 in senior school)
Poems must not exceed 40 lines and entries must be in English.
Poems must be typed on one side only of one piece of A4 paper in no more than two columns. The entry should be anonymous, ie no author name or age is to appear on the paper. The A4 Entry is to be accompanied by and attached to the entry form. (see below)
Poems must be entirely the work of the nominated child and should be original i.e they should not have previously been published or entered into other competitions....
The closing date of the competition is 15th December 2012. Initially the local lions clubs will administer the competition. The club will confirm receipt of the entry, arrange for judging and announce winners.
The winners of Club competitions will then be entered into a district competition to take place before the 31st of January in the following year and a prize will then be awarded to the winner of each age group.
Entry Form for the Lions Poetry Competition 2012 - 2013‘ Smiley Lions'
Name .................................................................... Age/ School Year .....
Parent's Name .....................................................................................................................
Contact Address ..................................................................................................................
Town ................................................ Post Code. .......................................
I certify that the attached Poem is solely the work of ............................................................................
I agree to the poem being used by the Lions Clubs to promote the work of Lions in the community.
Signed .................................................................. (Parent or Guardian) Dated ......................................
The attached Poem (Titled ) ......................................................................................does not have the authors name showing
(Note : Lions clubs will give the entry a reference number marked on bottom of the poem and maintain a list of all entries for the purposes of judging)
Club Details: Lions Club of ..................................... Entry Ref No .........................
Contact Name/tel/e-mail ..........................................................................................
Lions Poetry Competition 2012- 2013 ‘Smiley Lions'
Club Information Sheet -
Bottom Half to be Attached to entries for the District Final
Title ............................................................................... Club Ref No ..................
Details for District information Address Telephone & e-mail
Club Name .........................................................................
President ...........................................................................
Contact Name/ Youth Officer ..............................................
Student Name & Age ..........................................................
The Practical Guide
1. As soon as you receive this, print off the Application Form and rules for as many outlets as you wish within the resources of the club. These can be distributed ad-hoc, via a local newspaper, youth groups or school.
2. You have 4 months - this a trial run so do not worry if you only get a couple of replies
3. When you get a reply make out the form as above and give each entry a unique reference number which should be prefixed with your club name.
4. Dependent upon the number of overall replies received by the end of November we will have winners at 1 or 2 levels (Club or Region) which can then go forward to a District Final which could be held together with the Young Ambassador Final in January.
5. As stated in the notes to the Club Youth Officer the rules are open - the end objective is for as many clubs as possible to find a young person to write a poem. Individual youth officers in each club are asked to find their own best method of promulgating the competition and selecting a winner.
Good Luck with your task!
