MORE than 300 primary school pupils from across Scotland have been given a glimpse of a career in construction, thanks to Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes’ Christmas competition.
Spanning P2 to P4 classes in Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, St Andrews, East Lothian and Glasgow, the competition saw pupils tasked with designing their very own festive hard hat using inspiration from the local area as well as their own traditions. Pupils could use any material to decorate the hat, from glitter and paint to tinsel and baubles.
Winning designs at each school received a £50 Smyths voucher, while all participants received a chocolate selection box. Winners included Ezme Karami from Wallyford Primary, East Lothian, Mia Pang from Jackton Primary in East Kilbride, and Kalina Zawadzka from Ness Castle Primary in Inverness.
Douglas McLeod, regional MD for Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes Scotland, said, “We’ve been blown away by the calibre of designs submitted into this year’s Christmas competition. In the past we have run Christmas card competitions to get school pupils involved, but we decided to try something that would not only push pupils’ creativity at Christmastime, but also engage the next generation to start thinking about construction and if it’s a path that may interest them in the future.
“A massive congratulations to all those who took part in the competition. It has once again been a joy to involve communities in activities that will build festive cheer, and hopefully we can inspire more budding builders to try their hand next year.”
