Story Time: stories, crafting and a drawing competition

21 March 14:30 to 15:30
Online, via Zoom

Rocci Wilkinson

Story Time and crafting with drawing competition

This event aimed at engaging younger children in ethical debate through the media of storytelling and art.

Story Time

In this live event Rocci Wilkinson read The Lorax by Dr Seuss, a picture book aimed at our youngest philosophers, and then lead a craft session making a garden using ordinary household items, inspired by the story. 

Drawing competition

Using The Lorax, or any other story as inspiration, children were invited to take part in our drawing competition on the theme of ‘caring for the world we live in’. 

We were delighted to receive some beautiful drawings, congratulations to everyone who took part! Especial congratulations to our winners Thomas (4), Jaya (7) and Dibya (11). 

The winning drawings in each age category can be found below.

Thomas (aged 4), Portugal

Winning drawing in the 3 to 5 year old category of the 'Caring for the World We Live in' drawing competition

Jaya (aged 7), Outer Hebrides

Winning drawing in the 6 to 8 year old category of the 'Caring for the World We Live in' drawing competition

Dibya (aged 11), India

Winning drawing in the 9 to 12 year old category of the 'Caring for the World We Live in' drawing competition

Uno's Garden by Graeme Base, read by Mrs Kolesar.

 

The Lorax by Dr Seuss, read by Danny DeVito.

Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics: Drawing competition

By entering the Oxford Uehiro Centre’s Practical Ethics Drawing Competition, you agree to accept the following Terms and Conditions. 

Who can enter?
There are three categories for the competition:

  • A: Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old
  • B: Children between the ages of 6 and 8 years old
  • C: Children between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.

Families of employees of the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics will not be eligible for a prize. 

How to enter…
Entry in to the competition is free of charge. 
Please ask your parent or guardian to email arguefest@philosophy.ox.ac.uk with ‘Drawing competition 2021’ as the subject line of the email.
The email should include:

  • a photograph of your art work
  • your first name and your age. 

Entries should be received by 23:59 on Thursday 25th March 2021. 

Prizes and judging…
Judging will be carried out by Rocci Wilkinson and colleagues from the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics on Friday 26th March 2021.
One winner and two runners up will be chosen in each category. 
The judges’ decision is final.
Winners will be contacted by email and a postal address requested for us to post your prize.
The prizes will be books. 

What will we do with your drawings?
Winning entries will be displayed on the Oxford Uehiro Centre’s website and social media accounts. They may feature in the Centre’s Annual Report and in other marketing and communications documents.
Winning entries will be disclosed with your first name and age only. 

If you have any questions…
Please email arguefest@philosophy.ox.ac.uk with ‘Drawing competition 2021 QUESTION(S)’ as the subject line of the email.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your drawings!