It is an essay contest with a difference.
The Orillia Kiwanis Club again holding its Laws of Life Essay Contest for local high school students.
Joanne Watson is with the Kiwanis Club and says the contest is a character education and literacy program for students in Grades 9 to 12.
She says the students are being asked to explain just what is their own personal Law of Life.
Watson says students are asked to identify a personal Law of Life — an idea, principle or value that guides them in their life.
Then write in a short essay why they believe the Law of Life is important.
The judging of the essay will focus on the strength and clarity of the message, not the style.
Watson says the contest is divided into two divisions.
The Junior division includes students in Grades 9 and 10 and the Senior Division, students Grades 11 and 12.
The winners in each division will receive $400, while the second and third prizes will be $200 and $100 respectively.
In addition, four runner up prizes of $25 will be awarded in each division.