As part of their 15 year celebrations, Naturezones is running three competitions for all Isle of Wight primary schools.
The competitions have been designed to support the curriculum. The first competition is the Winter Competition, followed by the Spring and Summer competitions.
Project Director Angela Hewitt says,
“Where has the time gone? We have had 15 very busy years developing and amazing outdoor wildlife education and field study centre with even more plans in the pipeline.
“We have worked with over 4,000 school children inspiring them to connect with nature and we know from their parent’s comments that they have also been inspired by their children.
“You can’t get better than that.”
The Winter Competition
Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust (NWET) is a ten-acre wildlife field study centre and a Living Natural History Museum in Blackwater.
It is a not for profit organisation dedicated to educating visitors in the importance of sustaining and creating wildlife habitats as part of the Island’s ecology; increasing Biodiversity and nurturing the environment.
Your Winter Competition mission:
“Using facts, write about a native British animal.
“Will you choose to do a non-fiction piece or will you use the information you learn to create a fictional story about your chosen animal?”
There will be three prizes; one each for the most informative piece of writing; the greatest increase in effort shown; and for the most learnt while completing the mission.
Enter the comp
Send your entries to:
- Email: [email protected]
- In person: Naturezones, Birchmore Lane, Newport, Blackwater PO30 3BP (see Website for opening times)
- Post: Head Office, Padmore Lodge, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes PO32 6LP
Teachers are asked to include a pupil nominated for each of the ‘effort shown’ and ‘most learnt’ prizes. Ensure that all entries have a pupil identifier (ie their name or initials) and the school clearly written.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th December 2022.
