Pembrokeshire
Schools show artistic flair for fireworks
School children in Pembrokeshire
have once again shown their artistic talent in an art
competition organised by Pembroke Dock Fire Station. The
aim of the competition, is to raise awareness about
firework safety and has been kindly sponsored by the
Valero Oil Refinery for the past 7 years.
12 schools, from Angle to
Jerffreyston entered the competition following a visit
from Pembroke Dock Blue and White prior to Bonfire
night, when the children were given a talk on the
dangers of fireworks and how the family should enjoy
them safely. The children were then asked to demonstrate
what they had learnt by designing an information leaflet
and poster, aimed at years 3-6.
This year´s winners in the
leaflet competition were Bethan Preece of Angle VC
School, 2nd was Louis O´Hara of St Mary´s School; whilst
Daisy Howells of Golden Grove School won the poster
competition and Leoni Scarfe of Lamphey School was
runner-up.
Darren Kenniford, Crew Manager
at Pembroke Dock said: "There were more entries than
ever this year and reflected the great talent within our
schools. The winners were chosen by Pembroke School Art
teachers, who were very impressed with the quality of
messages and brightly coloured entries."
A presentation evening will be
held at Pembroke Dock Fire Station, on Thursday 15
December at 5 pm, where the winners and runners up will
be invited for light refreshments and presentation.
All winners will receive an i-pad,
i-pod and Net Book Computer, and gift vouchers. Whilst
the School of the winning leaflet gets a Shield which
they can display for 12 months, before being returned
for the next year´s competition.
Darren Kenniford added: "Without
the support of our sponsors Valero and Pembrokeshire
County Commander Steve Bryant, the competition would not
be possible and we would like to extend our thanks to
them. "
Other runners up were Thomas
Cole and Morgan Harris of St Oswalds; Rhys O´Mara and
Harvey of Sageston; Ashley Waterman and Stephanie
Francis of Pembroke Dock Community School; Aaron
Griffiths and Morgan Davis of Stackpole School; Phoebe
Butland and Tegan Smith of Lamphey School ; Rowan Kettle
and Harry of Orielton School ; Chloe Bradshaw and Tye
Richards of Pennar School ; Joseph Garratt and Ellie
Asparassa of Monkton School.