Young Persons’ Painting Competition Results

2010

Schools and Young Persons Painting Competition

39 schools entered this year’s competition, an increase of 6 from 2009. 377 paintings were exhibited at the National Park Visitor Centre, Brockhole, Ambleside, until 2^nd July 2010. Whilst the organisers are delighted with the new entries they could not help feeling some disappointment in the fact that the entry is still somewhat less than they had hoped. There were 350 Schools in Cumbria who were invited to take part.

The Presentation evening was on the 2^nd July when the young people and their schools were awarded their prizes and certificates. The competition encourages the pursuit of visual art and an appreciation of flora and fauna.

Judging took place at the Lake District Brockhole Visitor Centre on the 22^nd June. The four judges including local artist Mrs Jackie Truelove all agreed that the standard was as high this year as it was last year, and represented subjects right across the suggested criteria.

"I was delighted to be invited to present the prizes and certificates for the Cumbria in Bloom children’s painting competition. I have attended this event for many years and I am always amazed at the very high standard and variety of paintings across the age groups. This year was no exception, and the judges must have had a difficult task selecting the winners.

What shines through is the enjoyment from the children and the interest of the teachers in presenting their work. It would be wonderful if even more of our county’s many schools would consider taking part next year."

Cllr. Jenny Borer - Windermere Town Council.

For 2010, new categories were introduced including ‘My Favourite Flower’ ‘Wild Flowers’ ‘My Garden.’ Last year's new category of 'School Gardens' was again proposed. The response was very good, a group winner as well as good individuals were awarded prizes. Because the standard was so high this year in the Group entries, the judges felt that they had to award 2 extra prizes ‘Highly Commended.’

The painting adjudged best in exhibition was a delightful study of Flora and Fauna, painted by Daniel Bailey Aged 10 of Vicarage Park School Kendal. He received The Rex Marsden Medal, a Gold Certificate and a Top art prize.

The group prize which is The Rex Marsden Challenge Trophy Shield, went to Vicarage Park Church of England Primary School, Wigton for a set of paintings of Flora and Fauna.

This year, the prizes are donated by The Derwent Pencil Company of Keswick. The awards are being presented by Councilor Mrs. Jennifer Borer of Windermere, a respected member of local government.

Winners list

Group Trophy Winner of The Rex Marsden Challenge Trophy - with a Gold Award certificate.

Vicarage Park Church of England School Wigton.

Melissa Chaplow Aged 9; Jack Wilkinson, Aged 10; Ben Dixon, Aged 9; Nichola Rawley, Aged 10; Erin Knaggs, Aged 10; Sophie Hardman, Aged 10; Daniel Bailey, Aged 10; Brad Chaplow, Aged 10.

Runners up with a Silver award certificate.

Boltons Church of England Primary School, Wigton

Rosie Hogg, Aged 9; Alisa Hogg, Aged 6; Sarah Paterson, Aged 10; Sophie Scott, Aged 11; Sam Evans, Aged 9; Tom Garner, Aged 11; Stefan Clarke, Aged 11; Connor MacNab, Aged 8; Molly Watson, Aged 9 and Holly Evans, Aged 10.

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Because of the high standard this year, the Judges gave 2 extra prizes in the groups:

Highly Commended

Croftlands Junior School

Johanna Brettle, Aged 9; Ruth McKenny, Aged 9; Zac Milby, Aged 9; Isla Pemberton, Aged 9; Phoebe Robinson, Aged 9; Molly Saunders, Aged 8 and Hannah Shaw-Giles, Aged 9.

Highly Commended

Croftlands Infants School

Rowan Bartlett, Aged 5; Daisy Lindow, Aged 5; Eleanor Morphet, Aged 5; Oliver Coward, Aged 5; Kia Woodend, Aged 5; Jordan Dixon, Aged 6; Joseph Jackson, Aged 6; Zoe Milby, Aged 6; Shannon Miller, Aged 6 and Ellie Mae Fox, Aged 6.

Special Group Category - School Gardens with a Silver Gilt Award certificates.

St. Cuthbert’s School Wigton

Denem-Lea Hawman, Aged 8; Gabbi Harding, Aged 8; Katrina Harrison, Aged 8; Caitlin Lister, Aged 8; Chloe Harrison, Aged 8; Sarah Speakman, Aged 8; Katie Maxwell, Aged 7; Reece McTear, Aged 8; Adrian Clark, Aged 8 and Jack Pigg, Aged 8.

Special Category - School Gardens Individual with Silver Gilt Award certificate.

Alyssia Thompson, Aged 9 of Crosby on Eden.

Special Category - My Garden with a Silver Gilt Award certificate.

Dan Evans, Aged 13 of Keswick School.

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Special Category - Wild Flowers with a Silver Gilt Award certificate.

Deanna Burns, Aged 11 of Westfield Primary.

Special Category - My Favorite Flower with a Silver Gilt Award certificate.

Nicole Shaw, Aged 11 of Keswick School.

Individual Aged Group Awards:- with a Silver Star award certificate.

Sienna Weir, Aged 4 of Borrowdale

Cameron McGuiness, Aged 5 of Westfield Nursery