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Merthyr Learning Quarter Naming Competition

21 September 2011

Merthyr Learning QuarterMLQ naming Competition - Create a name for the new multi-million pound Merthyr Learning Quarter project and win a brand new iPad.

Open to all Merthyr Tydfil residents and all learners studying within the County Borough.

Closing date for entries – 1st November 2011

THE PROJECT

The £33m design and build Merthyr Learning Quarter will create a state of the art learning facility in the centre of Merthyr Tydfil. Embracing 21st century teaching, the facility will aim to deliver first class teaching and learning opportunities that will inspire learners across Merthyr Tydfil and its surrounding communities to engage in further and higher education, increasing qualification levels and maximising potential.

Merthyr Learning Quarter

THE COMPETITION

We are seeking an innovative, creative name in English or Welsh - something that will inspire and motivate students to want to learn and study at the new facility. We’re looking for something imaginative and exciting that will seek to represent all that the ‘Merthyr Learning Quarter’ stands for whilst at the same time meaning something to learners from across Merthyr Tydfil and its surrounding communities.

HOW TO ENTER

Entries must be received by Tuesday 1st November 2011.  Send your NAME suggestions for the project marked ‘MLQ’, including your name, age, contact details, school or college details to:

Leanne Jones
MLQ Project Co-ordinator
Merthyr Tydfil College
Ynysfach
CF48 1AR
Tel: 01685 726179 or:
Email: questions.mlq@merthyr.ac.uk

Terms and Conditions:

  • Entries must be from individuals only. No group entries will be accepted.
  • Entries can be in any format, provided they can be posted or emailed.
  • The winner will win a brand new iPad.
  • The winner will be announced in January 2012.
  • The judging panel will comprise of senior staff from the University of Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil College, local secondary schools, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and the Youth Forum.
  • A selection of submitted entries will be displayed on the Merthyr Tydfil College web site and the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough web site.

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