Firework Safety Poster Competition

Spark Creativity. Celebrate Safety. Shine Bright.

Great Aycliffe Town Council is thrilled to invite the children of our community to take part in this year’s Firework Safety Poster Competition — a colourful celebration of creativity, imagination, and staying safe during the firework season.

Whether your child loves painting, drawing, digital art, collage, or crafting with glitter and glue, every medium is welcome. We want to see bold ideas, brilliant colours, and powerful messages about firework safety.

The competition is open to all children living in Great Aycliffe and will be judged across five age categories:

• Pre‑School & Nursery — budding artists taking their first creative steps
• Reception – Year 2 (ages 4–7) — imaginative early learners
• Years 3 & 4 (ages 7–9) — growing creators with big ideas
• Years 5 & 6 (ages 9–11) — confident young designers
• Years 7 and above (ages 11+) — expressive and independent artists

First, second, and third prizes will be awarded in each category — so there are plenty of chances to shine.

🎨 Theme: Firework Safety

We’re looking for posters that help spread an important message: How can we enjoy fireworks safely?

Children might choose to explore ideas such as:

• Keeping a safe distance
• Adult supervision
• Sparkler safety
• Looking after pets
• Being considerate of neighbours
• Staying aware and staying safe

Encourage them to be bold, creative, and thoughtful — we love posters that teach, inspire, and stand out.

📅 Closing Date & Submission Details

All entries must be submitted by:

🕔 Monday 2nd November at 5.00pm

Please deliver posters to: Great Aycliffe Town Council Offices School Aycliffe Lane Newton Aycliffe DL5 6QF

To help us judge fairly, please ensure the following is written clearly on the back of the poster:

• Child’s Name
• Age
• Address

🌈 Let Your Creativity Light Up the Sky

We can’t wait to see the imagination, colour, and creativity that the children of Great Aycliffe bring to this year’s competition. Every poster helps spread an important message — and every entry is valued.

Good luck, young artists — we’re excited to see your amazing creations!