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MP urges local primary schools to help the community get online

MP urges local primary schools to

help the community get online

 

Tony Wright MP is urging local primary schools in Great Yarmouth to enter in the Make IT Happy competition, which gives students a chance to work together to come up with creative technology projects which will have a positive impact on their local community.

 

MPs and e-skills UK have launched the fourth year of the Make IT Happy competition, a UK-wide technology challenge for primary school students aged 9 to 11. The competition is run by the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM) and e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology. It is backed by more than 80 MPs from across the UK, including Tony.

 

Make IT Happy 2010 has the theme of ‘Get Your Community Online’. A panel of judges will be looking for imaginative, pupil-led initiatives from schools showing their communities how to make use of the exciting possibilities of the internet. 10 million people in the UK have never used the internet, meaning 16% of the population are missing out on all of the social and economic benefits it brings.

 

£1,200 will be awarded to each of the regional competition finalists with the overall winning school taking home an additional cash prize of £4,000. Winners will also be invited to attend an awards ceremony to be held at the Houses of Parliament in October.

 

Tony said:

 

‘I encourage all of the local primary schools in Great Yarmouth to get involved with Make IT Happy this year. The competition offers a unique way for schools to do something good for the community.

 

‘Most young people have grown up with technology, so they’re well placed to pass on their knowledge to help improve the quality of life for many local residents who lack experience of using the internet. As well as the cash prizes on offer, I’m confident that pupils will enjoy the chance to work together on such an exciting and relevant project.’

 

The closing date for entries is 31st July, 2010.

 

For further information and details of how to enter, visit the website at http://makeithappy.cc4g.net/