This year for the first time, Emma Reynolds MP, launched an exciting competition to select her Christmas card. Emma invited every primary school in her constituency to send their colourful festive designs.

The judging took place at the Wolverhampton Civic Centre with Mayor Cllr Mrs Christine Mills, Cllr Sue Constable, Cabinet Member for Children and Families and Emma.

The winner was Olivia Jade Maddox, aged 9, a pupil at St Paul’s Primary School in Pendeford. A special assembly was held at the school where Emma presented Olivia with a copy of the card, a certificate and a gift voucher.

The card was kindly sponsored by Cosmo Restaurant, Bentley Bridge.

Emma Reynolds MP said “I was really pleased to receive over 90 entries to my first Christmas card competition since my election in 2010. I send over 500 cards every year, so I was thrilled to give one of my talented young constituents an opportunity to design it.

“All of the entries were brilliant and it was really difficult to choose a winner. Olivia Jade Maddox’s design was chosen in the end as the other judges and I thought its simple colourful design would work well on a card.”

“I was delighted to present Olivia with a certificate and a gift voucher for her winning design. Over 500 people will receive her drawing of three angels.”

“I would like to thank all the school children for taking part and a special thanks to Olivia and the runners up.”

Attached photo : L-R Councillor Julie Hodgkiss governor at St Paul’s, Emma Reynolds MP, Jane Morris Head teacher St Paul’s School, Olivia Maddox front centre

December 2012