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Rotary launches 3rd ‘Butterfly Story Book’ writing competition

- First Impressions Primary students upbeat about the project
Members of the Rotary Family of the Virgin Islands (British) earlier today September 29, 2015 launched this year's story writing competition for the Butterfly Story Book. The launch took place at the First Impressions Primary School. Photo: VINO
Third from left is Marlie Hughes of First Impressions who was one of three students of the territory to win in 2015. Photo: VINO
Third from left is Marlie Hughes of First Impressions who was one of three students of the territory to win in 2015. Photo: VINO
President of the Rotary Club of Road Town Mr Ryan Geluk had the children all excited about sharing their ideas on how they can do something special for someone. Photo: VINO
President of the Rotary Club of Road Town Mr Ryan Geluk had the children all excited about sharing their ideas on how they can do something special for someone. Photo: VINO
Giving a brief overview of the project, Mrs Delma Maduro said this is the third year the territory is involved in the 'Butterfly Story Book' project. Photo: VINO
Giving a brief overview of the project, Mrs Delma Maduro said this is the third year the territory is involved in the 'Butterfly Story Book' project. Photo: VINO
Students are required to get their parents’ permission and should fill out a student submission form in order to enter the competition. The stories have to be no less than 300 words and no more than 750 words, something the children of the First Impressions Primary School see as a walk in the park. Photo: VINO
Students are required to get their parents’ permission and should fill out a student submission form in order to enter the competition. The stories have to be no less than 300 words and no more than 750 words, something the children of the First Impressions Primary School see as a walk in the park. Photo: VINO
JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI – Students of First Impressions Primary School have expressed high optimism about entering the Rotary Clubs of the Virgin Islands’ Butterfly Story Book competition as they desperately want to emulate what one of their colleagues did last year- win the competition.

The writing competition was launched earlier today September 29, 2015 at the First Impressions Primary School in Johnson's Ghut.

Acting Governor Delma Maduro, along with representatives from the three Rotary Clubs in the Virgin Islands; Rotary Club of Road Town- Ryan Geluk, Rotary Sunrise- Mrs Rosmary Flax and Rotary Club of Tortola- Ms Valarie Georges-Thomas and others, interacted with the students at the launch.

Giving a brief overview of the project, Mrs Maduro said this is the third year the territory is involved in the project and last year Marlie Hughes of First Impressions won the competition. Her winning story was entered in the Butterfly Story Book.

“This story book project was started here in the BVI two years ago together with the E-Club of the Caribbean and we have been very fortunate here in the BVI that we were able to produce four young authors over the years who had their stories published in this book,” said Mrs Maduro.

‘Giving something special to someone special’

The theme for this year’s competition is ‘Giving something special to someone special’.

While being engaged by President of the Rotary Club of Road Town Ryan Geluk, students threw out a number of ideas for their storyline, including doing something for a child who has a brain tumor, sharing gifts with the less fortunate, and making the dream of a less fortunate child come through. Some of the children even reflected on good deeds they would have done at some stage in their young lives.

Mrs Maduro told the student that, in addition to becoming ardent readers, they should adopt the habit of recording/documenting significant activities in their lives. “We can start writing by recording what has happened to us during the day, experiences during the day or memories…. Not just for the story book but you should get into the habit of recording things.”

According to Mrs Maduro, she and others were inspired to do same by teacher Jenny Wheatley.

All the schools throughout the territory are expected to participate in the storying writing competition. Deadline for submissions is November 13, 2015.

Students are required to get their parents’ permission and should fill out a student submission form in order to enter the competition. The stories have to be no less than 300 words and no more than 750 words, something the children of the First Impressions Primary School see as a walk in the park.

The students were implored not to make their stories long-winded and complicated but to stick to one concept and make it interesting to read.

With the competition now launched, the information will be fanned out among other schools across the territory.

11 Responses to “Rotary launches 3rd ‘Butterfly Story Book’ writing competition”

  • Hmm (29/09/2015, 15:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    now this is something good
  • Yes (29/09/2015, 17:48) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    The normal crew. I hate the Rotary, nothing humble about them at all. Because each time the take it as a photo opportunity versus an humanitarian one.
    • @LOL (29/09/2015, 23:39) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      well the pr since the change of leadership is weak deman Sharn was jammi
  • ha (30/09/2015, 06:59) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    @LOL well at least the normal crew is doing something to serve their community. You on the other hand, what are you doing besides existing...with a heart full of hate to boot?? Do you do anything to serve your community voluntarily? That would likely be big fat no! Just taking up valuable space.
    • I agree (30/09/2015, 08:53) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      I agree and disagree with LOL and by the way I am a Rotaract. I believe we, the RC of RT, is doing some great and helpful things in the community. However, the fact that each time something is done the press is notified, does makes it seem insincere as if glory hunting, which is true to the Tortolian culture. If you notice nothing here is ever done anonymously. Everything that is done is broadcast and the so called poor unfortunate recipients are paraded out like show ponies to receive the services. Perhaps we should just give a list of our community based contributions monthly versus each and every incident; we are supposed to be the trendsetters, let’s set a trend of humble humanitarian service. Our mission statement says; to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. Nowhere does it say make a photo and ego enhancing session out of each activity.
      • A REAL RotaractOR (30/09/2015, 10:09) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
        Please stop pretending to be something you are not, there is no Rotaract Club of Road Town btw. Get your entire life!
        • @ Real (30/09/2015, 12:21) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          I am a member of the rotary club of road town. But unlike my fellows I remain anonymous. Stop defending the comment and began to correct the behavior
          • Real (30/09/2015, 13:54) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
            I must defend! Your grammar needs some assistance.
            • smdh (30/09/2015, 19:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

              Is this the kind of low level behaviour we can expect from Rotaractors? Anyone can express an opinion. If you are not able to disagree without being a condescending little s..t, you are a poor reflection on your club.

  • two cents (30/09/2015, 15:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Voluntary organisations such as Rotary must have some pr for the sake of promoting their projects and also for the sake of accountability- bearing in mind that their funding comes for the most part from kind and generous donors and supporters. These people would obviously be interested in knowing what how the clubs use money that is donated or raised. So it would in fact be irresponsible in my view if these clubs did not do some pr. In this case the story is covering a literacy project which clearly needs pr to encourage participation. Quite often the naysayers around here are those who sit on their butts and do nothing to help another so it is easy for them to talk.
  • Liat 521 (01/10/2015, 01:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    much to do about nothing


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