THERE are just over two weeks to go to enter ACS International Schools’ new Global Citizen Award, which recognises and rewards the efforts of young people making a difference to their local or global community.

Entries can be submitted until midnight February 28 via the schools’ website acs-schools.com/award

There are two categories: for students aged 9-11 (school years five and six) and 12-14 (years seven to nine) in London, Surrey and Bucks.  Two prizes, worth £1,000 each, will be split equally between the winning children and their schools.

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Students must describe in no more than 500 words how they are supporting the cause, challenge or charity they are championing

Martin Hall, Head of School at ACS Hillingdon, commented:  “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the inspirational work of the area’s young people and I would hate for any student to miss out.” 

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges including the heads at ACS International Schools’ three UK campuses.  Further details are available on the website acs-schools.com/award