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Step 1: Learn more about LOF
Discover the story behind LOF and hear from past participants on what this means to them.
Last updated on 28 October 2026
Curious about how LOF can benefit your students?
LOF creates the following opportunities:
Write with a purpose
Practice writing for different purposes and audiences through narrative, situational and argumentative writing.
Express themselves
Communicate their thoughts creatively and clearly, shaping their writing to convey ideas and engage readers.
Grow in understanding
Build empathy, deepen their understanding of the issue and reflect on the experiences of others.
Shine
Opportunity to showcase their creative perspectives to a wider audience through nationwide exhibitions. Winning essays will be published in a special compilation book. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
They may not know the bigger things that happen outside their world. So by introducing a topic like that to them, I think it’s a good thing.— Ms Mabel Sim, Art Teacher, Victoria School, 2026
You can also watch the video below to hear from fellow educators and their students on what LOF means to them - it is our hope that you would be inspired by their story and spread the word to your students!
Working on this competition allowed for many teachable moments and at the same time, independent readings by my students too.— Ms N Amala, EL Teacher, Presbyterian High School