Back in October, the Art Department launched this year’s House Postcard Competition, inviting pupils from across the College to design an original postcard artwork representing their house. After an enthusiastic response and months of creative work, we are delighted to announce the winners.
Towards the end of last term, three of our governors joined us to judge all 224 entries - an experience they described as “one of the best things they do at the College”. Thank you to Marsha Carey-Elms OBE, Rose Grimond and Richard Lester who viewed all the anonymised postcards, arranged within their respective houses and year groups.
Head of Art Miss Keli Jiggens commented on the engagement shown by the school community – “It was a super challenging job of judging all 224 entries! More than 35% (= 1/3) of each house took part! Pleasing to see such community spirit in support of their house.” The competition showcased an impressive level of community spirit, talent, and house pride.
A full exhibition of all entries is now on display in the Great Hall. During the end of term assembly, the winners and runners-up from each house were celebrated, along with the overall winning house and the staff category awards. Pupils were invited to the front to shake the Headmaster’s hand, and prize-winners collected their awards from Miss Jiggens
Congratulations to the following pupils for their postcard entries:
House Winners:
- Welsh House Winner: Evie Chester – Maple leaf print
- Welsh House Runner-up: Jasmine Todd – Welsh dragon illustration
- Everett House Winner: Polina Brown – Red fruit painting
- Everett House Runner-up: Milton Wong – 3D paper flower
- Burr House Winner: T. Lee– Turtle painting
- Burr House Runner-up: Felix Pilkington – Pen drawing of a torso skeleton
- Orchard House Winner: George Harrison – Scream‑inspired 3D frog collage
- Orchard House Runner-up: M. Bolton – Frog painting
- Skipwith House Winner: Aidan Wise – Sunflowers painting
- Skipwith Runner-up: R. Macdonald – Telegraph pole drawing
- Staff Category Winner: Mrs Katie Neill – Crocheted poppy with soldier painting
- Staff Category Runner-up: Miss India Hobbs – Bird painting
Overall House Results:
- 1st Place: Skipwith
- 2nd Place: Everett
Congratulations to all pupils and staff who took part with a special well done to Skipwith House for securing the overall trophy. We look forward to celebrating the artwork further in the Great Hall.
