Brenna Henry of Laluni Primary School is the overall winner of a child art competition which was intended to highlight the climate change threat.
Winners of the competition in various categories were handed their prizes yesterday but it was Henry’s interpretation of the dilemma entitled ‘Small actions have a big impact’ which impressed the judges most. She participated in the 11 to 15 category.
A release yesterday from the Ministry of Education said that the winners of the COP26 Child Art Competition were awarded at the residence of the British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller. The competition is the result of collaboration between the United Kingdom and the Government of Guyana with the theme: “The Environment and the impact of Climate Change.”
According to the release, Miller explained that the initiative is as a result of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties – COP26 which will be held in Scotland starting this weekend.
Miller asked the children to use their knowledge to educate others and let them understand the importance and impact of the issue to enable behavioural change in society. She said there are various things that people can do to contribute to fixing the problem such as recycling, avoiding using too many single-use plastics and turning off lights when not in use among other practices. The High Commissioner encouraged the winners to be agents of change and to spread the word.
The High Commissioner thanked the Ministry of Education for promoting the competition within schools across Guyana so that children can participate.
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Marcel Hutson said that the Ministry of Education is pleased to be associated with the competition and he believes that the objectives would have been met, one of which is to foster an awareness in learners for the protection of our planet. He said that it is excellent that they are being exposed to the issue at such a young age and learn how they must approach the issue.
The other winners and special mention awardees are as follows:
5 to 7 Category
Jamie Prittipaul – 3rd place – ‘The earth is drying up’ – Lusignan Learning Centre
Tasmia Kazim – 2nd place – ‘Climate change affects life’ – Academy of Excellence
Sharav Babulall – 1st place – ‘Kids saving the environment’ – Graham’s Hall Primary
8 to Category
Nagesh Bhyropersaud – 3rd place – ‘Climate Change’ – LBI Primary
Shobha Sookram – 2nd place – ‘Mother’s nature slow death’ – Rosignol Primary
Muzamil Mohamed – 1st place – ‘Invisible tears’ – Leonora Primary
11 to 15 Category
Darshanie Tickapersaud – 3rd place – ‘Save our Earth’ – Annandale Secondary
Carlana Alexander – 2nd place – ‘Let’s create a better Earth’ – St. Rose’s High
Shafena Mohamed – 1st place – ‘Strength in numbers’ – Queen’s College
Special Mentions
Adia Alphonso – ‘Double impact’ – Marian Academy (5 to 7 Category)
Chris Gomes – (8 to 10 Category)
Hezekiah Vannier – (8 to 10 Category)
Trevina Dookaran – ‘We can save the planet’ – Blairmont Primary (8 to 10 Category)
Delicia Charles – ‘Save our Earth’ – St. Rose’s High (11 to 15 Category)
