Winners of the art competition are listed below:

Key Stage 1

1^st prize Aoibhin Stewart, St Mary's Girls Primary School, Strabane

2^nd prize Owen Green, Dundonald Primary School, Dundonald

3^rd prize Madison Bowater. Victoria Primary School, Newtownards

4^th prize Isla Haffey, Seagoe Primary School, Portadown

Key Stage 2

1^st prize Mary Corcoran, St Patrick's Primary School, Loup

2^nd prize Amy Rooney, Grange Primary School, Kilkeel

3^rd prize Caitlin Conway, St Teresa's Primary School, Omagh

4^th prize Paige Robinson, Seagoe Primary School, Portadown

Marie Marin, Employers For Childcare Charitable Group, commented: “We have led the way in actively promoting investment in employer supported childcare in Northern Ireland. We hope that this year’s Parents’ Week theme, ‘Family Friendly’, provides the opportunity for businesses, both large and small, to reflect on the importance of integrating family friendly work practices into their organisations.

We were delighted with all of the budding young artists’ entries and hope you enjoy viewing the gallery.”

The art competition judges, Michael Hagan, General Manager of Odyssey Pavilion and Nora Smith, Policy and Information Manager for Employers For Childcare Charitable Group, would like to congratulate the art competition winners.

Sponsors and prizes for the art competition are listed below:

Key Stage 1

1^st prize Bicycle - Chain Reaction Cycles

2^nd prize – Indiana Land and Ten Pin Bowling passes – Dundonald Ice Bowl

3^rd prize – Build a Bear Goodie Bag and Gift Voucher

4^th prize - National Trust Family Pass and Goodie Bag

Key Stage 2

1^st prize Bicycle - Chain Reaction Cycles

2^nd prize – Family Archery Voucher - The Jungle

3^rd prize – Streamvale Farm Family Day Pass

4^th prize – Pirates Adventure Golf Day Pass and Goodie Bag

The wonderful mini masterpieces are currently being exhibited in the Odyssey Pavilion in Belfast until the end of the first week in November. 

For further information on Family Friendly working practices or advice and information on childcare issues, contact Employers For Childcare Charitable Group’s Freephone Helpline 0800 028 6538.