The Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Optometrists

NLAO Essay Contest 2018

In celebration of children’s vision month, NLAO is inviting all school age children to participate in and essay contest.
The title of the essay is “I See, I Learn” and we would love to hear from all learners in Newfoundland and Labrador on how important they think vision is in learning or their personal vision experiences.
It will be judged in two categories – a essay of less than 100 words for K to grade 6 and an essay of no more than 500 words for the grade 7 – 12.
The best essay in each category will receive will a gift card and a pair of Oakley sunglasses.
Please email essays to iseeilearnnl@gmail.com
Deadline for entering is November 16.
Winners will be announced in December.

NLAO

Mission

The mission of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists is to assist members in providing quality eye care services to their patients and to meet the stated objectives of the association.

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