Electric vehicle art competition for local school pupils

We are inviting Oxfordshire primary school children to enter our art competition. The competition will give pupils the chance to get creative and learn more about what is happening locally to encourage cleaner transport.

Winning entries will be displayed at the opening of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub, at Redbridge Park & Ride, early next year. The site will feature 38 chargers, from fast to ultra-rapid, so that drivers can charge and be on their way in minutes, or while they use the Park & Ride to visit Oxford city centre.

With road transport accounting for nearly a third of greenhouse gas emissions (DfT, 2021) and contributing to harmful air pollution, electric vehicles are an important part of the transition to a cleaner future. We have created lots of learning resources to help schools and students learn more about the climate emergency and how Energy Superhub Oxford is helping to reduce carbon emissions.

The challenge

We want students to create a bold, eye-catching picture on the theme of electric vehicles (remember there are e-bikes, vans, cars, buses…Oxford even has an electric bin lorry!). You could show how vehicles charge, why they’re good for people and the planet, or what you think electric vehicles of the future might look like. All we ask is that you get creative!

The prizes

In each age group, a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be selected by the judging panel. All three winning posters from each age group will be displayed at the opening of the superhub at Redbridge Park & Ride in Spring 2022.

Reception to Year 3

• 1st prize: £50 book or arts & crafts token
• 2nd prize: £30 book or arts & crafts token
• 3rd prize: £20 book or arts & crafts token

Years 4-6

• 1st prize: £50 book or arts & crafts token
• 2nd prize: £30 book or arts & crafts token
• 3rd prize: £20 book or arts & crafts token

In addition, every school that enters the competition will be entered into a draw for a School Prize of £400 towards IT equipment.

The judging panel

• Tina Mould, Capital Programme Project Manager, Oxford City Council
• Councillor Tom Hayes, Deputy Leader, Oxford City Council
• Matt Allen, CEO and Co-Founder, Pivot Power
• Andrew Mason, aka Mani, Local Artist

Key dates

• 14th January: Poster entry deadline
• 7th February: Winning entries announced
• Spring 2022: Winning posters displayed at the opening of the Superhub!

How to enter

If your school is interested in participating please contact Millie Pardoe on mpardoe@pivot-power.co.uk or call 07807 473761.

A member of the Energy Superhub Oxford team will collect each participating school’s entries on or before 14th January. Entries can also be scanned and emailed to mpardoe@pivot-power.co.uk before this date.

Competition rules

• The competition is open to all primary school pupils at school in Oxfordshire
• Posters will need to be hand drawn/coloured/painted on A4 or A3 paper in 2D (no cut outs or items stuck on)
• All entries must be the work of the individual pupil alone
• All entries must include the pupil’s first and second name, age, school, class and contact details of a parent/guardian
• By entering the competition, pupils and their guardians consent to the retention of their data (including contact details for a parent/guardian) for the duration of the competition, approximately 8 weeks
• By entering the competition, pupils and their guardians accept that their entries (and photos, if successful in the competition) may be used for related publicity purposes including on the Energy Superhub Oxford website and social media channels
• By entering the competition, pupils and their guardians consent to having their photograph taken for publicity purposes as part of the presentation of prizes, if they are successful in the competition
• Entries are limited to a single entry per applicant. Entries will not be returned.
• The judges’ decision is final