Super Heroes United Against Bullying Drawing Competition
DATE: 15/03/15
REF: PR46 46/2012
Super Heroes United Against Bullying Drawing Competition
Bullying is a serious issue that affects so many children around the world and despite all of that, it still happens every single day. Many of us have been victims of bullying and know how damaging it can be. We all have to find that superhero within us which can stand up and take care of us when threatened to overcome fear.
Many comic book superheroes were victims of bullying, felt isolated, ridiculed and shunned as children, however, they learnt that they have the power within them to protect themselves and their loved ones. Before a twist of fate transformed him into Spider-Man, teenager Peter Parker was constantly bullied by his classmates. Steve Rogers’ persistence and ignoring people who constantly put him down changed him into Captain America Jessica Drew was picked on because of her hair before turning into Spider-Woman. Even Bruce Banner the ultra-powerful Hulk was once a badly treated child. You are all invited to draw and colour your favourite superhero stopping bullying which could win you the first prize: two children’s complimentary cinema tickets, plus one ticket for an accompanying parent, tickets for a bowling game for two and free parking. Second prize is two complimentary cinema tickets and free parking; third prize is two complimentary cinema tickets, fourth prize is a Spider-Man figure to be picked up from Toyland in Mosta.
By sharing your drawing’s messages, your favourite Super Heroes can give children hope and give everyone tools to stop the kind of hurtful behaviour and thinking.
Each participant is allowed one entry which should be submitted on an A4 paper containing the drawing of your favourite Superhero stopping together with the name, telephone number identification number of participant or legal guardian, email and home address. Entries can be submitted by post or delivered by hand to Junior News c/o Times of Malta 341, St Paul Street Valletta VLT 1211 during opening hours. Closing date is Tuesday 21st April.
The drawing competition is open for children till the age of 13. The judging panel will consist of a number of professionals in the field of comic books creation and the winners will be announced at The Avengers Superhero fan event on Thursday the 23rd April. All entries will be shown on Junior News Children’s Supplement c/o Times of Malta (issued on Wednesday) All entries will be shown in schools (To be confirmed) and exhibited at Eden Cinemas during the first weekend screening of Avengers: Age of Ultron. For more information email euromediaforum@gmail.com
This initiative is being supported by Eden Cinemas, Toyland – Mosta, Vee Gee Bee Art – San Gwann, OK Route (www.okroute.com) Comics in Education c/o Euro Media Forum, Junior News Children’s supplement c/o Times of Malta, Media Education c/o Secretariat for Catholic Education.
