We’re delighted at how many young people took part in this competition, raising the awareness of climate change
Cllr Martin Heatley, portfolio holder for environment and economy with the county council
Clifton on Dunsmore Primary school has just been announced winner of the under 11’s category of the Environmental Art Challenge with the winning entry by Kieran Lowes gaining fist prize in its category.
The competition, which was organised by Warwickshire County Council, challenged all schools in Warwickshire to submit an A4 piece of work that examined the causes, consequences and solutions to the environmental challenges we face.
Over 130 school entries were received from schools across the county and. It was a close-fought contest for first, second and third place in both the schools categories.
All art work from the schools competition is currently on display at Nuneaton, Rugby and Whitnash libraries, and will be displayed at Stratford Upon Avon gallery from September.
Emma Clarke, Climate Change Partnership Officer with Warwickshire County Council, said judging was difficult as the works submitted were of such a high standard covering a wide range of environmental issues.
Cllr Martin Heatley, portfolio holder for environment and economy with the county council, said: “ We’re delighted at how many young people took part in this competition, raising the awareness of climate change.”