Childrens Section 2026

No entry fee. Prizes: 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1

All entries to be brought to the Marquee by 8:30 a.m.
Presentation of Trophies and prize money will be in the Marquee at 3:45 p.m.
Competitors are responsible for the collection of their exhibits after the presentation.
All work must be that of the child with minimal adult help. (One entry per person, per class).
Children’s school year to be as at 1 July 2026
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) = Pre-School, Nursery & Reception.
Level 1 = Primary School Years 1, 2 and 3
Level 2 = Primary School Years 4, 5 and 6
Level 3 = Secondary School Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11

Please note:
Craft - use natural/recycled materials
Graphic Design - to include any of photography, digital images, text and collage
Cookery - presentation of edible items will be judged

Handwriting

Poetry

Judge: Mrs Wendy Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

Kindly Sponsored By: Mrs J. Spittal

118 EYFS Write your name and decorate the first letter.

119 Level 1 Minimum six lines from a favourite poem.

120 Level 2 Minimum eight lines from a favourite poem.

121 Level 3 Minimum ten lines from a favourite poem.

Art

Judge: Mrs Wendy Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

122 EYFS Hand / finger / footprint - A portrait of my pet (paint).

123 Level 1 A portrait of someone who might live in a castle (paint).

124 Level 2 A family portrait to hang in my home (any media).

125 Level 3 A self-portrait in my favourite room at home (any media).

Craft

Judge: Mrs Wendy Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

126 EYFS Make a home for a small soft toy.

127 Level 1 A model of a mobile home.

128 Level 2 A model of a famous home.

The Society's Trophy will be awarded to the 1st place

129 Level 3 A model of a haunted house

Graphic Design

Judge: Mrs Wendy Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

130 EYFS A design for a front door mat.

131 Level 1 A design for a home in a very hot place.

132 Level 2 A poster to promote water-saving around the home.

133 Level 3 A poster to promote the benefits of living in a village.

Horticulture

Judge: Mrs Wendy Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

134 EYFS I made this from things I found growing in my garden.

135 Level 1 The garden of my dreams, made on a dinner plate.

The Topham Trophy will be awarded to 1st place

136 Level 2 A flower arrangement in something from my kitchen.

The Barnes Cup will be awarded to 1st place

137 Level 3 A small wreath of fresh or dried plant materials for your front door.

Cookery

Judge: Mrs Wendy Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

138 EYFS A slice of toast decorated as a house (savoury).

139 Level 1 Make and decorate a flat gingerbread house.

140 Level 2 Make and decorate a cake with a “Home Sweet Home” theme.

141 Level 3 Make six “Family Favourite” biscuits/cookies and present with a menu card.

CH40 Katie Jackson Memorial Trophy awarded to the most points in classes 121, 125, 129, 133, 137 and 141

THORNTON DALE C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL

The following Classes are for Children attending Thornton Dale School - administered by the school during term time

Prizes: 1st £3; 2nd £2; 3rd £1. No entry fee.

1st, 2nd and 3rd places in Art and Handwriting classes will be exhibited at the show.

Judge: Mrs W Otterburn-Hall (Malton)

Art

103. Yr 6 - watercolour paintings of All Saints church

104. Yr 5 - painting linked to The National Park

105. Yr 3/4 - Eygptian Art

106. Yr 2 - David Hockney inspired art

107. Yr 1 - Paul Klee inspired art

108. Reception - Flowers

Handwriting (Poetry)

109. Year 6

110. Year 5

111. Year 3/4

112. Year 2

113. Year 1

114. Reception