Primary Education
Each year Trading Standards services throughout Greater Manchester run an easter competition for year 4, 5 or 6 pupils, based on the concept of "value for money".
The competition is designed to test the pupil’s skills in literacy, numeracy and science when considering the very important purchase of Easter eggs!
The competition has three main aims:
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To contribute to project work which can be integrated with the class curriculum.
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To improve young people’s consumer skills and awareness, and
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To help a busy teacher introduce the concept of "citizenship" while involving the class in a fun competition.
The children are asked to compare 3 easter eggs in terms of their weight, packaging, price, contents and (of course) taste, so they may decide which is the best "value for money".
The outcome should be a display of the children’s work on the project, and should include pictures, written descriptions, drawings or photographs etc.
Displays are judged on attractiveness of presentation, informative content, overall effort (taking into account the ages of the children involved), the balance between teacher and pupil contribution to the final entry and there are bonus marks for originality!
Latest News
The competition, now in it's 15th year, has once again been a great success.
The response from local schools was very good, with 11 entries, and all participants are to be congratulated for their high standard of work, effort and enthusiasm.
Christ Church CE Primary School, West Bridgewater St, Leigh
As Wigan winners are Christ Church CE Primary School who receive a framed school certificate and £100 in vouchers. Each pupil receives an individual certificate and a crème egg. Congratulations!
Atherton St. Georges Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton
Atherton St. Georges Primary School came second and receives £60 in vouchers and a certificate.
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh
Westleigh Methodist Primary School came third and receives £40 in vouchers and a certificate.
Regional Final
The Regional Final took place on 29th March 2010 at Tameside and the winners were from Bolton Second place was awarded to Rochdale and third place went to Oldham.
