N.E.w Author Competition 2009 is HERE!

N.E.w Author Competition is not only for the writers, please do not misinterpret!

N.E.w Author Competition is not just about competing for that beautiful star trophy, please do not misunderstand!

Now, let's bring the focus to the unusual first word, N.E.w! Why is the word "new" spelled with two "moles"? That's right, the moles are to separate the letters to abbreviate National Education and w is meaningless but makes sense later.

The aim for this competition is in line with the objectives of MOE's National Education.

to develop national cohesion, the instinct for survival and confidence for the future by fostering a sense of identity, pride and self-respect as Singaporeans, knowing the Singapore story, understanding Singapore's unique challenges, constraints and vulnerabilities and instilling the core values our way of life that ensures our continued success and well-being

Ministry of Education (NE)

Hence, the theme for the competition is "Rising Above Our Challenges", of how Singapore developed into a robust, bustling city from a tiny fishing village. The most exciting part of this is the chance to use KooBits to create your story!

For those who do not know about KooBits, it is an interactive digital software that allows you to transform your imagination into a visual act! Just imagine beautiful graphic images sprouting out, animations zooming across, YouTube videos of Mr. Bean with High School Musical's soundtrack in the background, let your fantasies come right before your eyes!

Trainings will be provided for all students so nobody will lose out in terms of technical skills! Everyone will be there to help just write to anyone of us at support@newauthor.sg or email Adeline, that's me!

If you are still studying, be it primary, secondary, or even tertiary education, everyone of you should join! Don't hesitate no more, that everyone and anyone is you! Register now and start thinking of your ideas! Don't waste time!

Calling all teachers!
Registration for teacher's briefing is opened NOW till February 27, 2009! Hurry, to get important details and perhaps some tips in the briefing at Hwa Chong Institution some time later!