Description:

1. In accordance with the Ministry of Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's letter No. 1080013226 dated February 12, 2019.

2. Since 2005, the association has continuously organized essay competitions for primary and secondary schools to encourage them to strengthen language education, enhance students' reading interest and writing skills, and cultivate their personal conduct and service qualities. This competition is a public welfare cultural and educational activity, and we encourage your school's students to participate enthusiastically.

3. The aforementioned competition (details in the plan) is briefly described as follows:

(1) Eligibility and Grouping:

1. Eligibility: Currently enrolled students in public and private senior high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools (excluding students in the first and second grades of elementary school, vocational continuation schools, continuing education schools, and the first three years of five-year junior colleges).

2. Grouping:

(1) Elementary School Middle Grades Group (grades 3 and 4).

(2) Elementary School Upper Grades Group (grades 5 and 6).

(3) Junior High School Group (grades 7, 8, and 9).

(4) Senior High School Group (grades 1, 2, and 3).

(2) Schedule:

1. Preliminary Round: Schools will conduct their own preliminary selections.

2. Semi-finals:

(1) Registration period: From February 20, 2019, to March 28, 2019. Online registration will be conducted by school unit (individual registration is not accepted). Each participating school should designate one teacher to be responsible for the registration process on the event website (http://write.saylingwen.org.tw) according to the instructions.

(2) Results announcement: The list of selected results will be announced on the event website on April 17, 2019. Participating schools should check the results online themselves.

3. Finals: Please refer to the plan for details.

4. Attached are a copy of the original letter and one copy of the competition implementation plan. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chen Yongjie at (02) 2729-6633 ext. 6016.