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Objective
To improve the standard of English among primary
pupils by helping them to identify and correct common errors in English.
Entry Level
The competition is open to Primary 3 to 6 pupils
in Hong Kong.
Level 1: P3-P4
Level 2: P5-P6
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Timetable
Stage 1 |
Learn about common errors |
28 March to 25 May 2007 |
Stage 2 |
Semi-finals
Online registration
Online competition |
7 May to 25 May 2007
28 May to 9 June 2007 |
Stage 3 |
Finals |
7 July 2007 |
Details
Stage 1 |
Learn about common errors |
Duration |
There is a special column in Goodies, The Student Standard Jr. every Wednesday. In the column, useful tips on how to avoid common errors made in English are provided. |
28 March to 25 May 2007
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The content of the column is uploaded here at the same time. Online revision exercises for pupils to consolidate what they have learnt are also available. |
Stage 2 |
Semi-finals |
Duration |
Online registration
Pupils who are interested in participating in the semi-finals must register online beforehand. |
7 May to 25 May 2007 |
Online competition
Pupils who have registered can take part in the online competition.
The content of the competition is based on the 8 topics on common errors covered in Stage 1.
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P3-4: 28 May to 2 June 2007
P5-6: 4 June to 9 June 2007 |
Announcement of short-listed finalists
The top 20 pupils from each level will enter the finals. The names of the short-listed finalists will be announced here and sent to schools by fax. |
15 June 2007 |
Stage 3 |
Finals |
Date |
The finals will be held at St. Bonaventure College and High School. The 20 finalists from each level will compete live against each other. |
7 July 2007 |
Prizes
Individual Prizes (for each level)
1st Prize |
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British Council cash coupon HK$1,500 |
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Book coupon HK$500 |
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1-year subscription to The Standard, Goodies and The Student |
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Standard (HK$1,190) |
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Trophy |
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2nd Prize |
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British Council cash coupon HK$1,000 |
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Book coupon HK$300 |
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6-month subscription to The Standard, Goodies and The Student |
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Standard (HK$619) |
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Trophy |
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3rd Prize |
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British Council cash coupon HK$500 |
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Book coupon HK$200 |
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3-month subscription to The Standard, Goodies and The Student |
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Standard (HK$319) |
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Trophy |
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Merit Prizes (17) |
Longman Active Study English-Chinese Dictionary 3rd Edition
Certificate |
* Every pupil who takes part in the online semi-finals will receive a Letter of Appreciation.
School Prize
School with Most Participating Pupils Award
(The school with the highest number of participants in the online semi-finals.) |
Book Coupon HK$1,000
Trophy |
* Schools with over 50 participants will be issued a Certificate of High Participation.
Other information
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Employees of Longman Hong Kong Education and their immediate families are not eligible to enter this competition. |
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Longman Hong Kong Education's decision in all matters relating to the competition is final. |
| Supporting Organisations |
Media Partner |
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| Special Acknowledgement : St. Bonaventure College and High School |
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