Competition corner
January 2012
Poetry
Write a poem of events that took place in 2011. These could be world events or personal events or experiences you can relate to.
Limit = 100 words
Note: pay attention to your spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Simply complete the form below to enter. All entries will be presented to our panel of judges who will select one lucky winner to win a set of stylish Parker pens.
Closing date: 30 January 2012.
GOOD LUCK!
Previous competitions
December 2011
Simply answer the following questions.
Hint: all answers are on our website at www.educatefirst.co.uk
Questions:
1. Which subjects does EducateFirst specialise in?
2. What are EducateFirst’s office and mobile numbers?
3. What date do classes re-open in January 2012?
4. How many learning centres does EducateFirst have and where are they?
5. Looking at the EducateFirst blog, what event took place on Saturday 17 September 2011?
Winners: visit our blog to see who won
November 2011
Question: Can you solve the 10 puzzles below? Hint: they are popular phrases.
1. 7 = W. of the A. W.
2. 1,001 = A. N.
3. 12 = S. of the Z.
4. 54 = C. in a D. (with the J.).
5. 9 = P. in the S.S.
6. 88 = P. K.
7. 13 = S. on the A. F.
8. 32 = D. at which W. F.
9. 18 = H. on a G. C.
10. 90 = D. in a R. A.
Winner: Congratulations to Hanna Chaudhury (aged 15, Sheffield)
October 2011
Winner: Congratulations to James Carmen (aged 13, Warrington)
