The aim of this Competition is to showcase environmental projects undertaken by Pre-schools. The project can be undertaken by a class, a group of classes or the whole Preschool.
Judging:
Westmeath County Childcare and Westmeath County Council will adjudicate.
Conditions & Guidelines of the Competition:
- The Preschool children must produce a piece for the Garden/Outdoor sculpture, something that will stand up to use outdoors environment.
- It must be created 100% from recycled materials. The materials must not be bought new but should be sourced from items that were being dumped or no longer in use.
- There is no size limit on the item created.
- The creations can be displayed outside the Cathaoirleach awards.
- One entry per Preschool.
- 3 – 5 photos of the project must be submitted with your application (No Faces of The Children, and these may be used in promotional material for the Cathaoirleach Awards.)
- All Pre Schools must have written consent from parents for photos to be used for promotional activities for the Cathaoirleach Awards.
- Project Description must accompany the project – 400 words
- All projects must be located within County Westmeath.
- Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Step One:
- Take 5-7 photos of your outdoor sculpture – (No Children’s Faces).
- Include your logo.
Step Two:
- Fill out application form attached below.
Step Three:
- Email photos and application to info@westmeathchildcare.ie
No photos with children’s faces can be accepted.
Step Four:
- Closing date 5pm on 24th of March 2023
Step Five:
- Winners will be invited by the Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council to the awards ceremony.
- All services will receive a certificate of participation in the Pre School Environmental Awards 2023 .
Step 6 : All entrants will be uploaded to WCCC website/social media and used in promotional activities
- of Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach Awards.
What are we looking for ?
- Unique outdoor environments sculpture that promote child led learning. This sculpture should promote the use of natural and or recycled materials.
Closing date for applications is Friday 24th March 2023 at 5pm.
Previous winners – 2022 Outdoor environment awards;
Community Category
1st Place – Loughegar Community Playgroup
2nd Place – Laughs and Giggles Childcare
Private Provider Category
1st place -Giggles Childcare
2nd Place – Little Friends preschool
