OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of the Teens4CAP National WSD 2021 is to create awareness on the importance of preserving soil health for the good of human beings, all living beings and our planet.

This event is celebrated every year on 5th December, which was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, who was one of the main proponents of this initiative. The theme for this year’s World Soil Day is “Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity”. It is a flagship event for UCSI Schools this year, in which we will be targeting 1000+ student participation across Malaysia.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

In conjunction with this year's World Soil Day, Teens4CAP World Soil Day National Competition is jointly organised by Teens4CAP and UCSI Schools specifically for secondary school students and students receiving alternative education in Malaysia between the ages of 13 to 19 years old. CAP stands for Climate Action for Peace. This year, the competition is opened to all formal and non-formal education and learning centres.

World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th December and the theme for this year is "Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity". The main objective of the 2021 competition is to provide an opportunity for the students to showcase their creativity in soil painting or video making as a way to create awareness on the importance of preserving soil health for the good of human beings, all living beings and our planet.

This competition was first initiated by The Blue Ribbon - Teens4CAP with the support of UCSI Schools and UCSI Group SDGs Office in December 2020. It was hosted virtually by Potato Productions, Singapore. This year, this award is also supported by the Regional center of Expertise Greater Kuala Lumpur (RCE GKL) which emphasizes SDG 4 Quality and Inclusive Education, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 16 Peace Justice and Strong Institution. RCE GKL champions in advocating UN SDG's theme, "Leave No One Behind".

 

CRITERIA

  1. Students should be between the ages of 13-19 years old to participate.
  2. This competition is open to all secondary school students attending national/ international schools or receiving alternative education throughout Malaysia only.
  3. The work submitted MUST be original and shall not contain any modification of other work(s).
  4. Students can participate in one of the competitions or both competitions.
  5. High school participants, please submit the work to your teacher/person in charge of your respective schools.
  6. For individual submission, please submit to the GOOGLE SUBMISSION FORM for the video or soil painting. We advise you to submit your entries much earlier to avoid any delay in your submission in case of technical difficulties.
  7. The organizing committee reserves the right to use, display or publish the work submitted for promotion and educational purposes.
  8. By submitting your work, you are confirming that for each work submitted:
    • You are the true and original author of the work.
    • You have obtained the consent of any person/s included in your work.
  9. The organising committee reserves the right to decline any submission that is found to not be original.

VIDEO SLOGAN COMPETITION DETAILS

  1. Every participant is allowed to send only ONE (1) video taken using a DSLR camera or smartphone/ tablet together with a slogan.
  2. Each participant is to work individually on his/her action for soil care.
  3. The participant’s actions must be shown through the video, with the participant in the video.
  4. The video can be edited according to the participant’s creativity.
  5. The video duration should not exceed 2 minutes.
  6. The slogan must NOT be more than 10 words (the slogan can either be in English or Bahasa Malaysia).
  7. The video slogan must be related to World Soil Day 2021 Theme (Halt Soil Salinization, Boost Soil Productivity) and must include the participant’s action for soil care
  8. Name your video file: first name_last name_school name_state_video
    (example: mary_lee_smkstpaul_negerisembilan_video)
  9. The deadline for video submission is on 15th November 2021 (11.59 PM)
  10. Please refer to this link of the video with the slogan for World Soil Day 2020 as an example.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U92LH8ncTUc&t=1s

  11. Include a short description of the video which supports call to action for soil care (within 100 words).
  12. The video will be judged based on the content, quality, slogan and video description.
  13. The contents of the video can be either made in Malay or English.
  14. The video should be in mp4 format with resolution of 720p or higher and the video size should be between 120 -200 MB.
  15. If the video size is too large, use the Handbrake converter to convert the video to an appropriate file size. Refer to this tutorial link

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgmE1T8A4UY

SOIL PAINTING COMPETITION DETAILS

  1. The painting materials used in this contest must be different types of soil.
  2. The soil can be taken from anywhere around where you live or any other location.
  3. The canvas should be an A4 size paper or larger.
  4. Each submission must be accompanied by: A short video and/or photos showing the work-in-progress with the participant in it.
  5. Submission of soil painting without evidence will be disqualified.
  6. Name your painting file: first name_last name_school name_state_painting
    (example: mary_lee_smkstpaul_negerisembilan_painting)
  7. Name your evidence file: first name_last name_school name_state_evidence
    (example: mary_lee_smkstpaul_negerisembilan_evidence)
  8. If you have multiple photos showing evidence of your progress, kindly compile the photos into one pdf file.
  9. The deadline for soil painting and evidence submission is on 15th November 2021(11.59 PM)
  10. Please refer to this link for the soil painting tutorial video.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oLGdmyMcuQ

  11. Submit the photo of the completion of your painting (JPEG/PNG) accompanied by the video/ photos showing the progress of your work in the Google Form
  12. Include a short description of the soil painting which supports call to action for soil care (within 100 words).
  13. The soil painting will be judged based on the creativity and originality, quality, neatness and painting description.
  14. The painting description can be written either in Malay or English.
  15. You are welcome to use any environmentally friendly techniques for the soil painting such as making collage and etc.

PRIZES

Video with Slogan Competition

Best 3 Malaysian School Category

RM200 cash

Certificate

Best 3 Alternative Education Category

RM200 cash

Certificate

4th and 5th Place (Malaysian School Category)

e-Certificate

Lush Spring Handmade Soap

4th and 5th Place (Alternative Education Category)

e-Certificate

Lush Spring Handmade Soap

Soil Painting Competition

Best 3 Malaysian School Category

RM200 cash

Certificate

Best 3 Alternative Education Category

RM200 cash

Certificate

4th and 5th Place (Malaysian School Category)

e-Certificate

Lush Spring Handmade Soap

4th and 5th Place (Alternative Education Category)

e-Certificate

Lush Spring Handmade Soap

For the teens’ celebration on the 4th December 2021, the best 50 scorers for the Interactive Activity will receive a “Tag your seed” / seed bookmark from Teens4CAP. The best 3 out of the best 50 scorers will receive the Lush Spring Handmade Soap.

TIMELINE

Closing date for entries:

15th November 2021

Announcement of Winners and Prize Giving Ceremony:

4th December 2021
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