25 May 2006
Premier Forest Challenge
St Julian's
to "Make Wood Work"
Premier Forest Products last week visited St Julian's High School
in Newport to invite entries for their “Make Wood Work” competition.
The competition will give High School pupils a
chance to create something out of timber that will improve their
local environment, such as a piece of street furniture, a modern
art sculpture or even a toy for the local playgroup. It is not only
an opportunity for students to get their creative juices flowing,
but also to win £50 for themselves
and £350 worth of design and technology equipment for their school.
To kick-start the competition, which is open to
pupils in years 9 to 11, Premier Forest Products will be giving £70
worth of timber to each school that is participating.
Ria Tuner, a Design and Technology Teacher at St
Julian's Said: "It
was great to have representatives from Premier in to speak to
the year ten's today. They are all quite excited about entering
the competition, so it was a good chance to meet the sponsors.
I think this competition is a fantastic idea – a real opportunity
for the High School pupils in Newport and a challenge I'm sure
they will all rise to!"
Nigel Williams, a Director at Premier Forest Products,
gave a short presentation at St Julian's, highlighting the benefits of pursuing
a career in the timber industry. He said: "It's really
great to meet all the kids that will be entering this competition.
I hope it will inspire them to think about future career prospects
within the industry, and I look forward to seeing what ideas
they come up with."
'Make Wood Work' is open for entries
from 28th April 2006, and the deadline for submission is the end
of September 2006. The awards event will take place in October at
the Civic Centre in Newport.
Entry forms and guidelines can be obtained from Heads of Design and
Technology or by emailing Allyson@mgbpr.com
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