Special course on wild nature

Table mountain national park - one of the famous environmental sites in Cape Town, South Africa - Photo: BINH NGUYEN

The International Wildlife Conservation Service (FFI) and the British Council, Cathay Pacific's representative, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training have launched the contest " Understanding the natural environment in 2006." 'For high school students aged 16-18 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Contestants will write an essay in English (no more than 500 words) on environmental and ecological topics based on their own feelings through daily social activities.

The best three friends will be selected for a special environmental course taking place from August 22-30 at Botshabelo sanctuary near Johannesburg (South Africa).

Candidates register to join the HCMC Department of Education and Training (70 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) or access the Internet address www.cathaypacific.com to download the registration form. Application deadline: until the end of June 30, 2006.

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