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June 26
th
, 2014


The Principal


Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: African History Quiz 2014

The Youth Mobilization Committee of the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad
and Tobago (ESCTT) as part of its observance of African History Month has since 2008
facilitated an African History Quiz for young persons 13 to 16 years.

In 2013, once again the Emancipation Support Committee collaborated with the Ministry
of Education to invite the participation of all secondary schools in Trinidad and Tobago in
the competition. Republic Bank Limited through their Power To Make A Difference
Programme was the sponsor of the competition.

This year, 2014, in which we celebrate the 176
th
anniversary of the Emancipation of
Africans from chattel slavery and the 100
th
anniversary of the UNIA, established by
Marcus Garvey on August 1
st
, 1914, the Youth Mobilization Committee will once again
host the National African History Quiz and invite the students of Valencia Secondary
School to participate in this years competition.

The objectives of the Quiz are:
to assist in the dissemination of information about significant African
historical events
to inform of the contribution of Africans to world development at the
national, regional and international levels.
to contribute to increased knowledge, understanding, appreciation and pride
as regards to the nations African heritage.
to encourage cooperation, conflict resolution and leadership among young
persons through the experience of team work

Target group: Forms 1- Form 3 and or Ages 13 16 years

Time Frame: September-November 2014

In order to assist participants in their preparation for the Quiz, a workshop will be held on
a date during the week of 22
nd
- 26
th
September 2014. At the workshop teachers and
participants will receive a manual with the information to be studied for the Quiz.


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In 2013, Arima Central Secondary won the competition. The team was awarded:
The Dr. Olabisi Kuboni Challenge Trophy
Individual Awards
Cash prices of $1250.00 each (Republic Bank Right Start Account)
Cyber tablets
Book voucher of $250.00 each

Please note that the second and third place winners receive similar packages but of a
lesser value and all participating students and teachers receive gift packages courtesy
the ESCTT and Republic Bank Limited

This competition, the quarter finals, semi finals and finals of which will be broadcast on
national television, is approved by the Ministry of Education and we look forward to the
participation of your school in this important national activity.

For further information please call Kadija Dyer at 628-5008 ext 23 or 728-8945 or
Renee Francois at 628-5008 ext 24.

Please find enclosed the following:

List of Rules and Regulations for the Quiz
The Registration Form for participation in the Quiz.

Please note that the completed registration form should be faxed to the Secretariat of
the Emancipation Support Committee at 628 9526 and or to the Curriculum Planning
and Development Division of the Ministry of Education at 636 9296.

Sincerely


Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada
Executive Director



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National African History Quiz
Rules and Regulations.

1. Each participating student and teacher who have completed the registration will
receive copies of the study manual which will contain information under the
following themes:

1. Historical Events
2. Renowned Africans
3. General Knowledge
4. Africans in Science and Technology

2. The Quiz will involve twenty (20) teams. Selection of entrants will take place on
a first to register basis.

3. Each team will comprise 6 (six) persons. (Although only four individuals are
required for a game, there must be two understudies to facilitate
substitutions if necessary)

4. Each team must include a teacher who will be responsible for assisting students
in their preparation for the competition.

5. Each team should be accompanied by an adult on days of competitions.

6. The team members for the Quiz should be between the ages of 13 and 16 years
and or forms 1-4. When submitting team information, correct spelling of names
should be given as well as date of birth and age.

7. The six registered individuals will not be allowed to be substituted i.e. no other
individual shall sit in for another.

8. Neither ESC staff nor any of their family members will be eligible for competition.

9. Information booklets will not be allowed on persons during competition time as
this will result in the entire team being disqualified.

10. The deadline date and time for registration is Friday 19
th
September, 2014.

11. Further details of the format of the competition will be provided at the workshops.



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National African History Quiz

REGISTRATION FORM

Name of School/Team

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Address





Name of Teacher



Contact Information



Name of Participants Date of Birth

Team Captain. ..

...

...

.. ...



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Teachers Signature

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For official use only:
Registered: Y__ N__ Date: ___/___/__

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