Encourage your students to explore the possibilities of IT and the internet through this exciting competition.
Primary schools across the UK are using IT and the internet to make people in their communities happy , thanks to the Make IT Happy competition.
Organised by the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM <link to http://www.pitcom.org.uk/>) and e-skills UK, with support from MPs, Make IT Happy encourages primary school teachers and students to ‘Get their community online’.
It’s all part of using the everyday knowledge that children have around technology to help those less able to experience the benefits the internet provides.
Win up to £5,200 for your school
The winning school receives more than £5,000 to develop its technology resources, and more importantly, provide children with a genuine sense of achievement from their creative work.
See some of the highlights from the past entries <link to entries (available late October)>
Primary schools across the UK are using IT and the internet to make people in their communities happy, thanks to the Make IT Happy competition.
Organised by the Parliamentary Internet Communications and Technology Forum(PICTFOR - previously PITCOM) and e-skills UK, with support from MPs, Make IT Happy celebrates the imaginative and creative ways primary school teachers and students use IT.
The theme for the 2012 competition is Make IT Healthy. Schools are challenged to show us how they use IT to contribute to a healthier life for students, the school community and even for those in the wider community.
Win up to £5,200 for your school
Twelve winning schools from across the UK will be awarded £1,200 each, and from these entries 3 overall winners will be chosen to receive additional cash prizes.
The winning school receives more than £5,000 to develop its technology resources, and more importantly, provide children with a genuine sense of achievement from their creative work.
All winners will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in June 2012 at the Houses of Parliament.
See some of the highlights from the past entries
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