Maybury Primary School pupils in Edinburgh have swapped their textbooks for tinsel in a unique festive challenge launched by leading housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
The creative design initiative invited children to showcase their imagination by transforming construction hard hats into Christmas themed creations, with nearly 200 primary school pupils across Scotland getting involved.
Pupils from P4 in the Edinburgh school took part in the competition, which aimed to lay the foundations for creativity while introducing young people to the world of construction. Using materials ranging from tinsel and baubles to paint and craft suppliers, each child designed their own festive hard hat as part of the initiative, blending seasonal cheer with a nod to the building trade.
To bring the industry to life, Adriano Molfino from Barratt’s West Craigs development and Michael Palmer from David Wilson Homes @ West Craigs Quarter visited Maybury Primary School to judge the entries and share insights into careers in construction.
The winning design earned its creator, Ruby Ray, age 8, a £50 Smyths voucher, while all participants were rewarded with a chocolate selection box as a festive treat.
Lorraine Paterson, Sales and Marketing Director for Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, said: “This year’s hard hat challenge has been a fantastic way to combine creativity with an introduction to the construction sector.
“We want young people to see the exciting opportunities this industry offers, from design and engineering to building communities. The standard of entries at Maybury Primary School in Edinburgh has been exceptional, and it’s inspiring to see the pupils engage with the concept in such imaginative ways.
“Barratt and David Wilson Homes are committed to creating vibrant new communities across Scotland, and initiatives like this help bring communities together to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers and builders who will shape the future of construction.”
Barratt at West Craigs is an exciting new community of high-quality family homes in north-west Edinburgh, offering a range of thoughtfully designed 3- and 4-bedroom properties. Designed with modern living in mind, the development benefits from a wide range of on-site and nearby amenities, including a newly opened school, health centre and nursery. Ideally located close to the City Bypass, West Craigs offers excellent connectivity to key road networks across the central belt, while frequent bus, tram and rail services provide convenient links to Edinburgh city centre and beyond. Homes are available from £366,995 to £599,995. £614,995.
West Craigs Quarter is a development of luxury houses designed with flexible living in mind, with a range of 3- and 4- bedroom homes currently for sale. Homes are available from £421,995 o £687,995.
For further information about Barratt Homes West Craigs development, visit Barratt @ West Craigs, and for more information on David Wilson Homes at West Craigs Quarter, visit David Wilson Homes @ West Craigs Quarter.