Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Poster and Literary Contest
The Royal Canadian Legion has been organizing the Remembrance Poster and Literary Contest for over 50 years to encourage student participation and promote remembrance of those who sacrificed for their country. The contest involves creating posters, poems, and essays on the theme of remembrance, with entries progressing from local branches to national level judging. Specific regulations govern the entry criteria, division categories, and accepted mediums, emphasizing the use of traditional art materials. Canadian symbols hold importance in the submissions.
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Youth Education We Will Remember Them
For over 50 years the Royal Canadian Legion has been supporting the Remembrance Poster and Literary Contest Its objective is to help encourage students to get involved in this contest as a means to promote remembrance of those who by land, by sea and in the air laid down their lives for sovereign and country. This includes those in the past conflicts as well as those currently serving.
Posters will be based upon the subject of REMEMBRANCE Students are challenged to exercise their initiative and create a poster, poem, and/or essay on this theme.
Progression of Poster Entries Dominion (National Headquarters) Provincial District Zone Branch
Overview of Poster Contest The Poster Contest is divided into 2 Divisions: Black and White And Colour
Each Poster Category has 4 Categories Primary Grades Kindergarten to 3 (Kindergarten judged at Branch level only) Junior Grades 4-6 Intermediate Grades 7-9 Senior Grades 10-12
Note: If a poster displays any colour on it then it is entered in the Colour Division
Poster Contest Regulations 1. This contest is open to all students in the Canadian School system. 2. Entries to be no larger than 22 x 28 (56cm x 71cm). Poster of any shape may be received at Branches as long as it fits the 22 x 28 dimension when framed. 3. Contest I Entries will be accepted in Black and White on black or white PAPER or BRISTOL BOARD only; using pencil, charcoal and/or India ink. Entries done on canvas, photopaper or craft material such as foam, textiles or wood are not acceptable. Submissions that appear to be computer generated, rendered by AI or machine will not be accepted. 4. Contest II Entries will only be accepted in Colour on PAPER or BRISTOL BOARD only. Photographs and three-dimensional submissions made of tinsel, cotton or wooden sticks for example, will not be accepted. Entries done on canvas, photopaper or craft material such as foam, textiles or wood are not acceptable. Submissions that appear to be computer generated, rendered by AI or machine will not be accepted. 5. If Canadian symbols are used, such as Canadian and provincial flags, coat of arms, and representative flowers, birds or animals, as well as all forms of Canadian historical and current military dress, shall be pre-eminent.
Poster Contest Regulations 6. Entries will be judged on originality, expression of designated subject drawing and illustration. 7. Signatures on Poster/Literary entries are no longer required. However, students will attach an official Registration Form showing their legal names, address, age, grade, name and address of their school and local Legion Branch. The form is available from the local Legion branch or online at legion.ca/contests and attach it to their entry (no staples or tape please). 8. All entries are to be submitted to the local Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. 9. Posters will be judged first at Branch: winners to Zone, to District and to Provincial level. Only First Place winners should be forwarded to each level. Provincial winners are submitted to Ottawa for judging at National level. Entries should be forwarded to the next level FLAT.
Poster Contest Regulations 10. National 1st place posters will be displayed at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa for one year. 2nd and 3rd place national winners will be displayed at Parliament Hill during Remembrance week. All artwork will be returned to the artists through Provincial Commands. 11. A student may enter both a Black and White and Colour contests, but may submit only one entry for each category. 12. The Youth Ed Chairs are encouraged to code all posters in pencil on the back of the Entry the Branch #, District & Zone, Poster Contest I or II, Category 1/2/3/4, example: 452: F-5: P-II: C-1. 13. Students who have been out of the educational system for more than two consecutive years are ineligible to compete in the Poster Contest at any level. To obtain the most current Entry Form (Registration Form), please go to Ontario Command s website at on.legion.ca/remembrance/youth-programs.
Overview of Literary Contest The Literary Contest is divided into 2 Divisions: Poem And Essay
Each Poem and Essay Division has 3 Categories Junior Grades 4-6 Grades 7-9 Intermediate Grades 10-12 Senior
Word Count and Line Count Essay Poem Junior 350 Line count (excluding title) not to exceed 32 and is applicable to all Categories It is the Youth Ed Chair s responsibility to ensure that entries meet the guideline regarding the number of words or lines before submitting it to the next level. Intermediate 500 Senior 800
Progression of Literary Entries Dominion (National Headquarters) Provincial District Zone Branch
Literary Contest Rules 1. This contest is open to all students in the Canadian school system. 2. Entries may be submitted in English or French. 3. Students will use only one side of an 8 x 11 (22cm x 28cm) page. 4. Entries will be marked based on originality of thought, expression, presentation, grammar, spelling and Canadian content. The copying or reproducing of previously published works in whole or in part, without either the written permission from the author/source or, without identifying the author/source in the work, will result in the work being automatically disqualified.
Literary Contest Rules 5. (a) Each student will clearly state on the Registration Form their legal name, address, age, grade, name and address of school, and local Legion Branch so that it remains with the entry. (b) Youth Ed Chairs are encouraged to code the back of all poems/essays in pencil the Branch #, District & Zone, Essay or Poem, Category 2/3/4. Example: 452: F-5: E: C-2 or 452: F-5: P: C-2. Please see the registration form. 6. A student may enter both the Essay and Poem contests but may submit only one entry for each category. 7. All entries are to be submitted to their local Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. 8. Students who have been out of the educational system for more than two consecutive years are ineligible to compete in the Literary Contest at any level.
Special Points to Remember Students also include those who are homeschooled. Students who have been out of the educational system for more than two consecutive years are ineligible to compete in the Literary Contest at any level. Students cannot enter the same category at two different Branches/Zones/Districts. Students who live in one Zone and attend a school in another Zone may enter at the branch closest to their school. All entries are to be submitted to their local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Same entry can only be entered once (not year after year) Watch for plagiarism such as the copying or reproducing of previously published works. Having a look at past winners on Command s website is very useful.
And, of course, no job is complete until the paperwork is done!
Use only 1 Entry Form per entry. All areas of the Entry Form must be completed. All signatures must be filled in. Attach Entry Form to entry-no tape, no staples, preferably paperclips. The Entry Form is available in English & French on Ontario Command s website: www.on.legion.ca under Youth Programs Ensure current Entry Form is used do not disqualify entry if old form is used try to correct the problem before sending on to Zone level. New Entry Forms apply each year. Keep a copy of completed Entry Form for your records.
This form can be photocopied onto back of entry form to help save on paper. Permission to take a minor s photo for publication is essential, especially if you are the one taking the picture. Other option is to have the school take the picture and have them put into publication.
Forwarding Form Use this form when sending your 1st place entries onto next level. Ensure entries coded in pencil on back of entry. Send original entry flat in a safe case to protect it from damage. You may wish to take a photo of your 1st place entries. This is part of your tracking tool. Keep a copy of this form for your records.
Coding of Entries Purpose? To help keep track of entries if they become separated from entry/permission form.
Coding of Entries First is the Branch number Second is District & Zone Third is the category P-I (B & W Poster) or P-II (Colour Poster) Fourth is the Division: C-1 is Primary; C-2 is Junior; C-3 is Intermediate & C-4 is Senior 2nd Place Colour Poster, Sofiya I. WCSS Kanata Branch #638 District G Information: Branch #638, District G/Zone 6, Colour Poster, Intermediate This would be coded as: 638; G6; P-II; C-3
Coding of Literary Entries First is the Branch number Second is District & Zone Third is the category: E is for Essay and P is for Poem Fourth is the Division: C-2 is Junior; C-3 is Intermediate & C-4 is Senior Information: Branch #34, District E/Zone 5 Poem, Intermediate This would be coded as: 34; E5; P; C-3 Zachary E. Ramara, ON District E-5 Orillia Br. # 34
Statistics Form This form is used to help calculate how many students participate in this contest. Please fill this form out and send with your forwarding forms. Forward this form to your Zone Chairs with the winning entries in each category by November 30th.
Public Speaking Another contest the Legion supports is Public Speaking. Students are encouraged to write their own speech on any topic they choose. This provides an opportunity for students to convey their thoughts, ideas or information in a public forum. Monies for this program are taken out of Branch funds such as Lottery or General Account.
Progression of Public Speaking Provincial Area District Zone Branch
Public Speaking Categories and Times Primary Grades 1 to 3 3-5 minutes Junior Grades 4-6 3-5 minutes Intermediate Grades 7-9 3-5 minutes Senior Grades 10-12 5-7 minutes
Rules and Regulations for Public Speaking (as per Command)
1. The speaker may select their own topics. All speeches are to be the original work of the speaker. The topics chosen by the individual speakers do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Royal Canadian Legion. The speaker will credit authors and sources of material, if referring to another person s work. Speeches that repeat verbatim another person s original work will not be accepted. 2. Visual aids, props, notes, cue cards, lecterns, etc. may be used to support the speech, notwithstanding the fact that judges may add or subtract marks according to the manner in which they are used. 3. Speakers are not allowed to use PowerPoint and Projector as a method of presentation or as a tool during presentation. 4. The assistance of persons other than the Chair (or an appointed person) is not permitted at any level of the contest. 5. A minimum of three competent judges are required, preferably with a teaching background or similar profession. 6. English and French speakers will compete within the same contest at all levels. Bilingual judges must be used when necessary. Speakers must compete in English or French and must continue to speak in their chosen language throughout all levels of the competition. 7. A speaker can only compete at one branch. If the speaker did not win at the branch, the speaker is not allowed to compete again at another branch, even though it is under the same Zone or District.
8. The speakers must progress through all levels of the competition: Branch, Zone, District, Area and Provincial, using the same speech. The speaker must compete at branch level first, before moving on to Zone or District. There is no skipping of levels. 9. A penalty of 5% of the total marks received from each judge, shall be imposed to a speech that is either short or in excess of the time limit for that level, before the total scores are compiled. This penalty will be imposed by the Timekeeper and applied by the Scrutineer. No penalty will be levied for Grades 1-3. 10. A penalty of 5% of the total marks received from each judge, shall be imposed to any contestant who freezes. A contestant who freezes may continue but all speaking time used will count. This penalty will be imposed by the Timekeeper and applied by the Scrutineer. 11. No person, including press photographers, shall photograph, videotape or use any audio devices during the contest. 12. A microphone may only be used by a Special Need student. This student will require a certificate from a medical practitioner. The Chair must be informed of the need before the competition begins. 13. The provincial public speaking contest will be held on the first Saturday in May, of any given year. 14. Speakers may not identify themselves, except by first name, during the contest. 15. Speakers who are late for registration without just cause will be disqualified from the contest. 16. All wall clocks will be covered or removed during the contest.
17. All cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off during the competition. Such devices cannot be used for any reason during the contest. 18. Coaching of any kind from the audience will not be permitted. 19. If you need to leave the room, please do so between speeches or at the break. Do not enter or leave the room during a speech. 20. Any violation of the above rules and regulations will result in a penalty being imposed by the Chair and may include disqualification from this or any future competition. 21. Judges will break their own ties. Judges will render a decision on all speakers without consultation with other judges or any other person. The judges decision is final. 22. Standing Ovations are not allowed at any level of the competition. 23. At each level of the competition the Branch is to read the following disclaimer to the audience prior to the commencement of speeches: Subject matter of speeches may not be suitable for all audiences .
Judges Info Sheet & Scrutineer Record Sheet
Public Speaking Provincial Awards Division Time First Place (Gold Medal) Runner- up (3) (Silver Medal) Grades 1 3 3 5 minutes $200.00 $75.00 Grades 4 6 Grades 7 9 3 to 5 minutes $300.00 $100.00 $500.00 $150.00 3 to 5 minutes $1000.00 $200.00 Grades 10 12 5 to 7 minutes The winning student and one parent in each division from the four Legion Areas will be offered an all-expense paid trip to the site of the provincial finals.
Public Speaking Info for Youth Ed Chair Area Contests The Province is divided into four areas, which rotate yearly: Districts A & B Districts C , D & E Districts F & G District H & K District Location of Future Provincial Contests 2024 District D 2025 District G 2026 District H 2027 District A 2028 District C 2029 District F 2030 District K PATTERN = E-B-D-G-H-A-C-F-K
Prizes & Judging Prizes 1. Branches, Zones, and Districts will provide suitable prizes, including runner-up prizes. Monetary prizes at Branches should not be more than the zone and district prizes. 2. Command plaques will be provided for 1st place winners and 2nd place winners at the area contest. 3. Prizes or awards shall NOT be taken from Poppy funds at any level. Judging 1. There will be three to four judges at each level of competition. Judges may rotate with only three (3) judges judging the speaker in each category. Judges should come from a diverse cross section of the community. Whenever there is a French speaker in any grade category, whether at branch, zone or district, all the judges judging that category should all be bilingual. Judges may only participate at one level of competition each year. Judges should be rotated at the end of each division. Each judge will render a final decision on all speakers without consultation with other judges or any other person. The judges decisions are final, and they may not discuss marks with anyone upon the completion of the contest. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Prizes and Judging Contd 6. After the judges have totaled their scores for each speaker in a division, they will sign the score sheets. Judges must break their own ties. 7. At the conclusion of each division, score sheets will be collected from the judges and timekeepers. 8. The scrutineer will verify each judges tabulation and enter this on the record sheet. 9. The scrutineer will make any adjustments to the tabulation in case of time penalties. 10. The scrutineer will total the score of each judge s results. 11. Home schooled students are allowed to enter the public speaking competition and they compete at the branch closest to their homes. If the branch is not participating in the public speaking program, students are referred to another branch, under the same zone. 12. It is up to the branch to advise the schools on how many students they can accommodate at the competition or to limit the number of students competing at the branch level.
Timekeepers & Penalty Timekeepers The timekeepers will be provided with a stopwatch or equivalent timing device. The timekeepers will begin timing when the speaker begins speaking. A signal will not be given to the speakers if they exceed the time limit. The timekeepers sheets will be collected at the conclusion of each division. Penalty 5% of the total mark received from each judge will be imposed on a speaker whose speech is not within the stated time limits for each division. This penalty will be applied by the scrutineers. No penalty for time will be levied in the Grades 1-3. A penalty of 5% will be imposed on any speaker who freezes. A speaker who freezes will be allowed to continue. A freeze is a stop or a pause of more than four seconds. It can also include a loss of direction in which the speech flow or meaning is interrupted, or a complete loss of speech occurs where the speaker may have to start over.
Ensure the Entry form is filled out completely and signed accordingly.
The Forwarding form needs to be sent to your Zone Chair prior to Zone Public Speaking. Your Zone Chair will give you instructions as to how they wish the form/information sent. Keep a copy for yourself.
The Statistics form needs to be sent to your Zone Chair prior to Zone Public Speaking. Your Zone Chair will give you instructions as to how they wish the form/information sent. Keep a copy for yourself.
And now for our newest program!
Remembrance Video Contest
This contest provides students with an opportunity to reflect their thoughts and ideas on the topic of Remembrance and use their technological knowledge to present a short video of 30 seconds 2 minutes on this topic.
The Video Contest entry form, rules, and instructions are on Ontario Command s website under Youth Programs Branch Youth Education Kit NYRC Booklet Guidelines As Youth Education Chair it is your responsibility is to inform the schools/ students of this program.
Video Contest Categories Intermediate Level: Grades 7, 8 & 9 Senior Level: Grades 10, 11 & 12 All video entries must be submitted online at: RemembranceContests.ca To submit finished video, it must be uploaded to YouTube. Participants are required to provide the public, sharable link to their finished video during the online submission process.
Videos made by a group should be uploaded and credited to a single group member responsible for submitting. All correspondence and prizing will be addressed only to the submitting group member. Additional credits can be included when completing the submission form. Judging is done by a special committee as designated by Provincial Representatives
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