Young designer Amy scoops national award

Published 6 Jan 2010 12:44 0 Comments

By Julia Correia

A BRIDGE of Weir schoolgirl has won a competition out of hundreds of applicants after designing a graphical background theme for Glow intranet.

Amy Brummitt, aged nine, from Bridge of Weir Primary School, was chosen out of 230 other applicants to win the competition set up by Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS).

Andrew Brown, head of Glow at LTS, said: "We were delighted with the response from Scotland's pupils when we announced the competition to design a new theme for Glow and we were inundated with entries.

"However, we had to whittle it down to two winners, one overall winner and one runner up.

"Amy's overall winning entry really stood out to us, thanks to her depiction of a row of children holding hands as the border to her theme. We felt this perfectly illustrated how Glow connects people."

John McCarney, head of education for RM, presented Amy with her prize, a Nintendo DS and a Nintendo Wii for her school.

Amy said: "I am speechless.

"When Mrs Doherty, the head teacher, told me in front of my class I couldn't believe it.

"The whole class cheered and clapped and were very excited for me but not as excited as I was.

"I have a DS at home but it is broken so a new one will be just great.

" My mum, dad, sisters and brother will enjoy playing it too!

"The Wii fit will be great for all the pupils at Bridge of Weir Primary School to play at Golden Time.

"I think the teachers will enjoy it as well.

"Thank you very much for the two prizes."

John McCarney said: "We were overwhelmed by the standard and imagination of the entries.

"The pupils in Scotland certainly have worked hard to come up with a new design for Glow.

"I hope that is also a reflection of how engaging and stimulating Glow is, and the pleasure the pupils get from using it. I'd like to extend congratulations to everyone who entered."

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This article appeared in The Gazette 06 Jan 10

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