At the start of the new school year, I wrote to schools across Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, inviting children to enter my Christmas Card Competition, which is now in its third year.

I have been thrilled with the creativity shown for this year’s theme of ‘Pets at Christmas’ and all entrants should be genuinely proud of their festive designs. It certainly made choosing one winner and only a handful of runners up (from almost one hundred entries!) a very difficult task. 

However, I am delighted to announce that this year’s winner is Ava from Northwood College, whose wonderful Christmas scene will appear on the front of my card. I also had the privilege of showcasing Ava's design to the Prime Minister. Many congratulations to Ava! 

Additionally, I am delighted to announce the following entrants as runners up, whose designs will all be featured inside the card:

Milana, Northwood College for Girls

Tiana, Northwood College for Girls

Alexander, Reddiford School

Anya, Reddiford School

Molly, Reddiford School

Duru, St Helen’s School

Matilda, Warrender Primary School

Olivia, Whiteheath Junior School

I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations and thanks to all this year’s entrants from Northwood College, Reddiford School in Pinner, St Helen’s School in Northwood and Warrender and Whiteheath Schools in Ruislip. I thoroughly enjoyed looking through all of the creative designs and look forward to seeing more next year.

I am grateful to Hillingdon Print Ltd for printing the cards. It was a delight to be able to support one of our excellent local businesses.