The annual A&E Canadian Classroom is hosting their annual “Lives That Make A Difference” Essay competition, with entries due December 11th. Your original essay must be 300 words or less on a person (not necessarily a Canadian) who had a significant impact on Canadian society. Your essay should explain whether that impact was positive or negative. There are two categories: grades 5-8 and grades 9-12, both of which have prizes for the top essay. As a bonus, although 300 words is shorter than the page generally required for WWS, if you are submitting work to a contest, you may submit the same work for your WWS assignment.

Check out the 2014 winning essays and the official contest rules, and get writing!