Art Competition for Key Stage 2 Pupils (P5 to P7)

Wed, 02/09/2026

Design a new eco-bag for the Northern Ireland Assembly
 

Theme - Northern Ireland Wildlife

Prize

The winning picture will be printed on a cloth bag and sold in the gift shop at Parliament Buildings.

The winner will receive a set of art materials and the winner’s class will be invited on a special visit to Parliament buildings (with transport paid by the Assembly).

How to enter

1. On a blank sheet of A4 paper, create an original picture on an A4 sheet of paper – portrait format, not landscape, on the theme of Wildlife in Northern Ireland. Leave a space at the bottom of the page. (See No 2 below.)
   Think about:
   • The variety (biodiversity) of Northern Ireland wildlife – trees, plants and animals 
   • Wildlife in the Stormont Estate (includes a pine marten, badgers, foxes, squirrels, wetland birds, amphibians (frogs and toads), bees (honey, bumble and solitary mining bees which nest in soil), butterflies and hoverflies.  
   • Wildlife in your garden, or a local park/forest 
2. In the space below your drawing:
    tell us a little about it, for example:
   • What is it?
   • Why did you draw this?
   • What message does your drawing give to people?
   • Write your name, class and school
3. Ask your teacher to scan your picture and email to sustainabledevelopment@niassembly.gov.uk   
    

Important: The closing date for entry is Friday 23 October 2026 (5pm).

Good Luck!

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