9TH SEF ORATORY COMPETITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT 2009
(English & Chinese Divisions)

Jointly organised by SEF and ISS International School Singapore
Saturday, 7 March 2009 8am – 4pm
Venue: ISS International School Singapore

Since its first event, the Earth Day Conference, held in April 2002, SEF has been committed to organising meaningful activities to empower the hearts and minds of young people in Singapore with the aim of fostering global and local environmental awareness through collaboration and action. SEF believes that the future of the earth belongs to the young and they will show us how to cherish and preserve the environment.

The annual SEF Oratory Competition on the Environment aims to provide a platform for young people to identify, research and present solutions to environmental issues, and to hone their advocacy skills. It also provides an excellent opportunity for students from both local and international schools to compete and interact in a meaningful manner.

Theme for the 2009 Competition

‘The Use of Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources in Singapore’

Purpose of the Competition

To provide students in Singapore opportunities to respond to this theme. Through this event, we invite students to:

• Think across disciplines.
• Present their ideas orally and visually.
• Interact with students from different schools and backgrounds.

Who May Participate
Students in Singaporean and international schools according to the following levels:

The competitiors may participate in either an individual or team event.  The criteria for the events will differ slightly but presentation, delivery and pertinence to the theme are key judging criteria.

Certificates and prizes will be awarded by our Guest of Honour (TBD) and a token of appreciation is awarded to all participating schools.  There are 16 schools and over 130 students participating in this event which will be hosted by International School Singapore Middle School, 25A Paterson Road.

In the News: Living Green - Singapore American May 2009, Page 23