The Standard competition

Our banner is about the theme of global warming. We chose this design to draw attention to its importance for our future. While many efforts are being made to improve things, they are not enough

A single puzzle piece may seem insignificant, but when connected with others, it forms a meaningful whole. So we created and made the design all together. Together, everything is more fun, but alone, everyone is unique. In the puzzle pieces we each depicted what we felt was important.

We live near the sea and go there regularly. During our beach visits, we often see plastic polluting the sea, which is why we are committed to fighting the ‘plastic soup.’ The left side of our banner shows what the sea is like now, and the right side our goal: a clean sea.

With our banner, we want to make clear that we stand for equality for all, reflected by the four fists in different skin tones. We want to show that while everyone may look different, we can stand strong in this world by joining together.

Our banner stands for being kind both to yourself and to others. It highlights that you can do good things in life that bring pride and joy, not only to oneself but also to others doing nice things as well.

Every child in the class has their own background and are from all over the world. Everyone is welcome and that makes them come together as a group. Our motto therefore is: be nice to everyone.

We are a motivated, hard-working, and sociable group united under the slogan: You belong here! The statement on our banner builds on this: ‘every star shines, so do you.’

We think nature is the most important issue because we have lots of plants in the classroom and we don’t want the climate to get any worse. We also deeply value equality and peace and frequently talk about them. That’s why we never quarrel, and never bully or exclude anyone in our class.

Green and nature are very important for us and our school. In February, our group planted a small forest next to our classroom. Not only can we play in it, but we get lessons about nature. Our teacher also loves art and we receive lessons about art and artists. Accordingly, our artwork reflects both these interests.

We are growing up in the Opwierde neighbourhood in Appingedam, situated in the earthquake zone caused by gas extraction. We all feel the effects of this earthquake, as we will soon have to leave our school building. The situation in the neighbourhood will gradually improve, even though the demolition and building of houses will continue for years to come. However, a new beginning is already shining through the old walls.

At the upper left of our banner we depicted hands in different colours representing peace, equality, and working together. We need to look after each other more. Moreover, the war in Ukraine must end so that all children there can go back to school. Finally, we must take good care of nature and stop cutting down jungles, represented by the world and big trees.

We attend a special school and have a sense of security in our classroom. Our banner is in the shape of a shield. The golden V (V for ‘vriend’) represents friends, who protect and make you feel safe. The parrot is a social animal. Similarly, we too like to work and socialize together.