Pupils urged to tap into creative side

SCHOOLCHILDREN are being urged to let their creativity flow for a water efficiency competition.

The challenge is part of social enterprise Scarf’s 2020 Schools Calendar competition in partnership with Scottish Water.

Pupils are being asked to address the theme of "using water wisely" by drawing a picture, either on paper or digitally, painting, taking a photo or writing an illustrated poem.

Thirteen winners will be chosen to feature in the 2020 calendar which is distributed to MSPs, councillors and the public from Moray to Perthshire and will attend an awards reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh in January.

Thane Lawrie, Scarf chief executive, said: "This is a fantastic way to engage with the next generation of energy users in efficient use of resources and ways to create a better future for the planet.

"Each year we receive hundreds of entries from across the region and this year we hope that offering the opportunity for digital submissions will allow pupils to let their creativity run wild and I can’t wait to see what they produce – I have no doubt our judges will have a tough task ahead."

Gillian Hay, corporate affairs specialist at Scottish Water, said: "Using water wisely helps to protect the planet and there’s a number of really easy things people can do in their everyday life to help cut down on their water usage such as turning the tap off when you're brushing your teeth, taking a shorter shower instead of a bath and using a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car.

"Another way of helping the environment is to carry a reusable water bottle and refill it with tap water whenever you’re out and about. As part of our Your Water, Your Life campaign, we’re rolling out Top Up Taps in locations around Scotland to help our customers do just that."

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