Llanelli schoolkids win MP’s Christmas card contest with futuristic festive flair

Hundreds of pupils from schools across the area submitted entries to Dame Nia Griffith’s annual festive challenge, with winning designs now winging their way to homes and offices across Llanelli and London.

Meet the winners

Isla-Grace Dininno, from Swiss Valley Primary, scooped the top prize in the Key Stage One category with a cheerful robot-themed Christmas tree design.

George Davies, from Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel, took the Key Stage Two crown with a solar-powered sleigh scene set in Llanelli — complete with a charging station and Santa hat-topped town sign.

Both designs now feature on Dame Nia’s official Christmas cards for 2025, sent to constituents and colleagues including Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who received copies at a special ceremony in London.

Prizes and praise

Winners received framed copies of their artwork, gifts of art materials, and cash prizes for their schools. Runners-up were also recognised, with highly commended entries from pupils at Ysgol Bryn Teg, Ysgol Y Felin, Ysgol Parc Y Tywyn, Pembrey Primary and Swiss Valley.

All winning and shortlisted designs are now on display at Llanelly House until Christmas.

Dame Nia Griffith MP said:

“It was great to see so many local children taking part and wowing us with their beautiful and optimistic designs. Their talent and hard work really put us in the festive mood.”

She also thanked teachers, judges and Llanelly House staff for supporting the competition and showcasing the children’s creativity.

Here are the runner-up cards from 'The Big Christmas Card' competition. We were delighted with the artistic and imaginative skills that the students who participated, showcased in the competition. Well done everyone!

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