ANTI-DRUG ESSAY AND POETRY WRITING COMPETITION 2011 RULES AND REGULATIONS

Within these guidelines (Rules 1-6 on the right), students should be as

All participants of the competition are to adhere to this set of rules and regulations. Eligibility This competition is open to the following categories of students: Primary Category Secondary Category Students aged between 10 and 12 yrs old Students aged between 13 and 14 yrs old

Students participating in the Primary Category (10-12 years old) can only submit one short story while students participating in the Secondary Category (13-14 years old) can submit an essay or a poem or both. There is no limit to the number of entries by each school/institution.

Requirements Primary Category (For students aged 10-12 years old) You are invited to write one of the following essays with not more than 500 words. A short story on the consequences of drug abuse beginning with the following phrase: I thought it would not happen to me A short story on glue sniffing with the help of the following picture.

 A short story that includes all of the following words: friends family arrested future destroy drug rehabilitation centre heartbroken

glue-sniffing

Secondary Category - Essay Writing (For students aged 13 - 14 years old) You are invited to write one of the following essays with not more than 800 words. An essay on drug abuse/glue sniffing with the theme: Temptations An essay beginning with one of the following phrases a) The consequences of drug abuse/glue-sniffing were far more than I/he/she had thought b) If only life could rewind, I/he/she would not have Secondary Category - Poetry Writing (For students aged 13 - 14 years old) You are invited to write a poem about glue-sniffing/drug abuse with one or more of the following themes: a) Lies b) Ruin c) Loss d) Regret e) Friendship / Kinship Judging Criteria Engagement of Drug Awareness Issue 40% Creativity/Originality 30% Diction/Expression 30% Additional Information - Students are encouraged to submit: Drawings or sketches to complement their essay/poem. Titles to their work. - Students may refer to the information sheet What You Need To Know About Drugs And Inhalants attached at the end of this document, for information on the different types of drugs, tell-tale signs and the penalties of drug abuse. - More information on drugs can also be found at http://www.cnb.gov.sg/cnbpde/default.aspx
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Prizes Primary Category (Short Story Writing) 1st 2nd 3rd Commendation (up to 50 winners) School with the Most Entries Secondary Category (Essay Writing) 1st 2nd 3rd Commendation (up to 30 winners) School with the Most Entries Secondary Category (Poetry Writing) 1st 2nd 3rd Commendation (up to 30 winners) School with the Most Entries Value $300 $200 $100 $30 each $500

Value $400 $300 $200 $50 each $500

Value $400 $300 $200 $50 each $500

Submission of Entries Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form, attached below. Participants should preferably submit their entries type-written with the word count indicated at the end of the entries. Bulk entries from schools can be compiled in a CD and submitted by post or hand to the
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following address (see map attached): Anti-Drug Essay and Poetry Writing Competition 2011 (*Please indicate Primary or Secondary Category*) Graphic Masters & Advertising Pte Ltd 10 Ubi Crescent #03-44 Ubi Techpark (Lobby C) Singapore 408564 Entries submitted by hand should be done on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays), 9.00am to 6.00pm. Participants can also emailed their entries, together with their registration forms to cnb_essay@graphicmasters.com.sg Closing Date The closing date for the submission of entries is Friday, 15 April 2011, 6.00pm.

Results Entries will be judged by a panel of judges appointed by the Organisers. Judges decisions are final and no correspondences will be entertained. All prize winners will be notified by email. The Organisers reserves the right to change, amend or withdraw any of the guidelines stipulated without prior notice. The Organisers reserves the right to publicise and/or broadcast the winners names, likeness, images or characters at any time it deems fit. For enquires, please contact: Rules and regulations Mr Oh Pin Hong Tel: 6325 6698 Email: oh_pin_hong@cnb.gov.sg Submission of entries Graphic Masters & Advertising Pte Ltd Tel: 6223 6552 Email: cnb_essay@graphicmasters.com.sg Competition details and entry forms are also available at www.cnb.gov.sg/events/current.aspx

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

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Map
Graphic Masters & Advertising Pte Ltd 10 Ubi Crescent #03-44 Ubi Techpark (Lobby C) Singapore 408564

ANTI-DRUG ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION 2011 ENTRY FORM (To be completed in full)
Name: NRIC: Date of Birth: Contact No: Email: Mailing Address: Postal Code: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________________________________

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------School/Institute (if any): Class (if any): __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Teacher-In-Charge (if any): ___________________________________________________ Contact No.: Email: Category: _______________________ ___________________________________________________ Primary / Secondary (Please circle)

ANTI-DRUG ESSAY AND POETRY WRITING COMPETITION

PARTICIPANTS FEEDBACK FORM
Thank you for participating in this competition. To allow us to make improvements for our future competitions, please take a few minutes of your time to complete this feedback form and return it with your submissions. Thank You!
Please rate the following statements on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Strongly Disagree and 4 = Strongly Agree.

Strongly Disagree 1
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Agree 3

Strongly Agree 4

The competition is a good way for me to learn and understand the harmful effects of drug and inhalant abuse (in terms of health, legal consequences and relationships). The competition has helped me learn the heavy penalties of drug abuse and drug trafficking. I know that drugs and inhalants are harmful and will not want to try them. The What You Need To Know About Drugs And Inhalants information sheet (provided with the entry form) was useful. On the whole, the competition was well-organised. The Rules and Regulations were clear and concise. I would like to see CNB conduct an Anti-Drug Essay and Poetry Writing Competition next year. Too Short Just Right Too Long The duration of the competition (Feb 2011April 2011) is: Yes No (Applicable for Secondary Category only) It is good that we were given a choice between writing an essay or a poem for this competition. (Please tick if applicable)

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10. What other forms of anti-drug activities would you like us to organise for youths like yourself? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Other suggestions for improvement: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your feedback!

ANTI-DRUG ESSAY AND POETRY WRITING COMPETITION

TEACHERS FEEDBACK FORM
Thank you for participating in this competition. To allow us to make improvements for our future competitions, please take a few minutes of your time to complete this feedback form and return it with your submissions. Thank you! Please rate the following statements on a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 = Strongly Disagree and 4 = Strongly Agree. Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Disagree Agree 1 2 3 4 The competition is a good way to allow my students to learn and understand the harmful effects of drug and inhalant 1. abuse (in terms of health, legal consequences and relationships). The competition helped my students to learn the heavy 2. penalties of drug abuse and drug trafficking. 3. The competition is able to attract students participation. The What You Need To Know About Drugs And Inhalants information sheet (provided with the entry form) was useful to my students. Participation in this competition will discourage my students from abusing drugs and inhalants. On the whole, the competition was well-organised. The Rules and Regulations were clear and concise. My school would like to see CNB conduct an Anti-Drug Essay and Poetry Writing Competition again next year. Too Short 9. The duration of the competition (Feb 2011April 2011) is: Yes 10. (Applicable for Secondary Category only) It is good that students are given the choice of writing an essay or a poem for this competition. (Please tick if applicable) No Just Right Too Long

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11. We would appreciate if you could suggest some topics for the next Anti-Drug Essay and Poetry Writing Competition. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 12. In your opinion, what other forms of activities will appeal to students and spread the anti-drug message in a fun and engaging way? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13. Other suggestions for improvement: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your feedback!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRUGS & INHALANTS

TYPES OF COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS BUPRENORPHINE
Also known as: Subutex / tec / su su Effects & Dangers Sedation Light-headedness Dizziness Nausea Constipation Vomiting

Withdrawal Symptoms Delirium tremens, clouding of consciousness and severe tremors or seizures Anxiety, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea Abdominal cramps, muscle and joint pains

CANNABIS
Also known as: Marijuana / Pot / Grass / Joints / Ganja Effects & Dangers Inability to concentrate Slow reaction Distorted thinking and perception Poor balance and co-ordination Extreme anxiety, depression, confusion and paranoia (irrational fear or suspicion) Decline in motivation and the drive in long-term users

Withdrawal Symptoms Moodiness, irritability, anxiety and tension

COCAINE
Also known as: Crack / Coke / Snow Effects & Dangers Increased heart rate Aggressive behaviour Irritability Nausea, shaking, blurring vision and hallucination

Withdrawal Symptoms Anxiety, depression, anger and jittery feelings Fatigue (extreme tiredness) Nausea and vomiting Loss of desire to do things

ECSTASY
Effects & Dangers Increased heart rate and blood pressure Jaw clenching, teeth grinding and uncontrollable shaking Kidney, liver and brain damage Long term memory loss Chills, sweating and vomiting Inability to think, see and co-ordinate properly Hallucination

Withdrawal Symptoms Anxiety, depression and uncontrollable fear Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Loss of control of senses and reality

HEROIN
Also known as: White / Smack / Junk / Powder / Putin / Medicine / Ubat Effects & Dangers Lowered heart rate and respiration Damage to lungs, kidneys and liver Dull feeling and tiredness Difficulty in concentrating Constipation

Withdrawal Symptoms Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Watery eyes and runny nose Irritable and jittery feelings Tremors and bodily cramps Chills and sweating Diarrhoea and vomiting

ERIMIN-5
Effects & Dangers Loss of consciousness Distorted judgment, sight and thinking Difficulty in speaking, moving and co-ordinating bodily functions Poor memory and concentration

Withdrawal Symptoms Anxiety and jittery feelings Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Nausea, vomiting, quickened heart beat, excessive sweating, violent shaking and stomach cramps Mental confusion Fits

ICE
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Also known as Glass, Crystal, Speed, 'Ya Ba' Effects & Dangers Increased heart rate and body temperature Fits, stroke and death Damage to heart and nerves Liver and kidney diseases Abnormal behaviour with mood swings, confusion, delusion and hallucination Anxiety and irritability

Withdrawal Symptoms Extreme tiredness and hunger Anxiety, depression and irritability Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

KETAMINE
Also known as: K / Special K / Vitamin K / Kit Kat Effects & Dangers Inability to move Distorted judgment, perception and sense Confusion and hallucination Bleeding nose, cannot smell properly Gastric pain Difficulty in urinating, urinary tract infection

Withdrawal Symptoms Depression, anger and irritability Fatigue (extreme tiredness) Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

LYSERGIDE (LSD)
Also known as Acid, Trips, Blotters, Tabs, Micro Dot, Black Sesame, Seed, Micro, Stamp Effects & Dangers Increased heart rate, breathing and body temperature Numbness Distorted senses Loss of control of thoughts Severe panic, paranoia, confusion and hallucination

INHALANTS
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Also known as Glue-Sniffing, Solvent Abuse, Solvent Inhalation, Solvent Sniffing Effects & Dangers Permanent damage to brain, liver and kidneys Prone to bleeding and bruises Memory loss Difficulty in learning and seeing things clearly Loss of control of body Cramps, pains and bad cough

Withdrawal Symptoms Anxiety, depression and irritability Aggressive behaviour Dizziness, shaking and nausea Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

TELL-TALE SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

Redness of eye Constant runny nose and teary eyes Sudden mood changes Unexplained absenteeism Change in personal behaviour Listlessness and lack of energy Anti-social behaviour Anxiety Nausea & loss of appetite

PENALTIES
Possession or Consumption Heroin, Ice, Ecstasy, Ketamine, Lysergide (LSD), Cocaine, Cannabis, Erimin-5, Buprenorphine Maximum 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine OR BOTH

NOTE: For consumption of Heroin, Ice, Ecstasy, Ketamine, Cocaine, Erimin-5 and Buprenorphine DRC treatment for first and second time abusers, Long Term imprisonment for third and subsequent time abusers

Trafficking (selling, giving, administering, transporting, sending, delivering, distributing or offering to do any of these) Erimin-5 Maximum 10 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane

Ecstasy, Ketamine, Lysergide (LSD), Buprenorphine Maximum 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane

Heroin, Cannabis, Cocaine, Ice Maximum is death penalty (if amount trafficked exceeds the limit stipulated in the law)

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Inhalant Offences Abuse of intoxicating substances Admission to an approved centre for treatment and rehabilitation for up to 6 months OR Up to 6 months of imprisonment of S$2,000 fine or BOTH

Selling or offering to sell an intoxicating substance when it is suspected that the substance is for the purpose of intoxication Up to 2 years of imprisonment or S$5,000 fine or BOTH

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