The theme of this year’s competition is about finding ways to be more environmentally friendly. We are inviting young learners from P1 to P7 to design a Christmas card on the theme of a ‘Greener’ Christmas.
The theme
It’s a busy time of year for Father Christmas, but even he needs to do his bit for the environment. We want you to find new ways to help Santa protect our planet while doing his job and bringing smiles to the faces of young people around the world.
The challenge
Design a card that shows how Santa can be more environmentally friendly this Christmas. Perhaps he could be using a sleigh powered by renewable energy, creating a solar runway on rooftops, or maybe even delivering presents made from sustainable materials.
Be creative, be imaginative and most importantly, think about how your design can inspire others to positively impact the environment this holiday season. Good luck! We can't wait to see your designs and imaginative ideas you come up with.
Watch Nora, an engineer working in renewable energy introduce this year’s competition
Who can enter?
The competition is open to primary schools participating in the This is Engineering | Scotland programme.
Tips for a successful design
- Keep it simple and fun.
- Be bold and bright.
- Use plenty of colour, even if it’s snowing.
- Keep writing to a minimum but be sure to include a festive greeting.
Winning entry of the STEM Christmas card 'Christmas underwater' competition 2022
Prizes
- The winning entry will be showcased on the Academy's website
- Sent to King Charles and the Royal Family
- A class set of cards will be sent to the winning school
- Robotics kits for individual students
- Resource kits for schools to enhance the ‘engineering’ of STEM subjects
Note to teachers
- The competition can be set as a classroom activity or homework task.
- Entries can be hand-drawn, collages, or digitally designed. Feel free to use any art materials but consider using recycled or eco-friendly materials wherever possible.
- The design/card size should be standard A5.
- Teachers can submit up to 10 entries per school to: rae.mindsetsonline.co.uk
- Enter your school's full name and postcode on the entry form. No abbreviations, please.
- Upload all entries as a PDF file—no other file types will be accepted, including JPEGs.
- Make each entry identifiable by using the initials of the school, the initials of the pupil's name, and their year group.
For example, Sheila Rowan in P5 from North East Scotland Primary School would be labelled as NESPS-SR-P5.
- Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 15 November 2024.
- Winners will be announced, and schools will be contacted by the end of November.
Judging
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
- How well does the design represent the theme of an environmentally friendly Christmas?
- Does the design display an imaginative and unique approach?
- Is the design visually appealing, demonstrating care and attention to detail?
- Does the design capture the essence and joy of the festive season?