Well done to everyone who took part in the Friends of Chigwell’s Half Term Photography Competition. The brief was to take an inspirational photo from nature and with over 150 entries from across the School, competition was fierce. Mr Aitken, Head of Art & Design and competition judge, commented how the entries were of a very high standard – which made choosing the winners all the more difficult.
Mr Aitken, Head of Art & Design
Staying Local
Pupils were able to take advantage of the local area during the lockdown, with entries including Chigwell Meadows, Claybury Park, Epping Forest, Lee Valley Park, Roding Valley Nature Reserve, and Walthamstow Wetlands, as well their own gardens and views from home.
Animals & Insects
Wild and domesticated animals made a frequent appearance; friendly foxes, beautiful birds and delightful dogs were amongst the photos. It was intriguing to see close-up of insects too – from a camouflaged caterpillar to a spindly-legged spider.
Icy Inspiration
The recent cold-snap created the chance for some pupils to capture sensational roadside ‘ice-scapes’ - blending more urban backdrops with the glacial delights that appeared.
Thank you all pupils who submitted an entry.
We are pleased to announce the following winners:
Sixth Form
1st Place - Sam (Red Sunset)
"A stunning observation of a highly coloured sky. The stark silhouette of the tree makes a striking contrast with the orange clouds and the houses and gardens which are dusted with snow." - Mr Aitken
2nd Place - Talia ‘Even on the darkest days when it’s hard to see the light- hope is there, always, able to shine bright’.
3rd Place - Michael ‘Sneak a break’
Senior School
1st Place - Vika (Trees in perspective)
"A really creative piece that through the use of an unusual viewpoint encourages us to look at a very familiar subject in a new and interesting manner. The photograph demonstrates a thoughtful use of composition and presents a dramatic reinterpretation of the natural world." - Mr Aitken
2nd Place - Rhys ‘Glacial Fortress'
3rd Place - Dexter ‘Sly Fox’
Junior School
1st Place - Esther ‘Predator and Prey'
"An amazingly detailed image of a spider and a woodlouse. Looking at the photograph we can feel the tension and drama of a moment which would be too small and fleeting for us to usually witness. Looking at the photograph we all wonder 'what happens next?'" - Mr Aitken
2nd Place - Ava-Isha 'Reflections of an iced lake, Epping Forest'
3rd Place - Ehan (Pink rose and sunlight)
Marketing Director’s Highly Commended Place - Benyamin ‘ Predator in the Garden’. "I love the expression captured on the cat's face." - Miss Burton
Pre Prep
1st Place - Damian ‘Circle of friendship'
"The use of colour and the way in which the various plant and natural forms are arranged creates an image which has a number of intriguing abstract qualities whist still maintaining a strong connection to the natural world." - Mr Aitken
Joint Second Place
2nd Place - Alice (Purple flowers)
2nd Place - Zara - Holly Class (Pigeon & squirrel on tree stump)
3rd Place - Oscar 'Hellebore in the front garden.
Sixth Form 1st Place - Sam
Sixth Form 2nd Place - Talia
Sixth Form 3rd Place - Michael 'Sneak a Break'
Cameron
Maya
Sara
Thomas
Senior School 1st Place - Vika
Senior School 2nd Place - Rhys
Senior School 3rd Place - Dexter
Adam
Alannah
Alexis
Arthur
Ayesha
Charles
Chloe
Eashen
Edward
Emmeline
Grace
Hannah
Isaac
Jai
Joshua
Kamile
Kayuki
Lena
Maisa
Maisa
Mark
Niara
Noah
Raima
Ramleen
Reyan
Ruby
Sally
Samuel
Sarah
Suryan
Tejveer
Tejveer
Junior School 1st Place - Esther
Junior School 2nd Place - Ava-Isha
Junior School 3rd Place - Ehan
Marketing Director’s Highly Commended Place - Benyamin, 'Predator in the garden'
Aanya
Aaryan
Abhay
Adam
Adam (UI)
Adil
Alexa
Alexandra
Alexia
Alfie
Alina
Amber
Amelia
Amy
Arjun
Ava-Isha
Avleen
Ben
Betsy
Celina
Eashan
Eisa
Elina
Ellora
Emily (LIH)
Emily (LII)
Emily (UIW)
Emily (UII)
Ethan (LI)
Ethan (UII)
Evam
Florence
Florence
Florence (LI)
Freya
George
Gracie
India
Iris
Isabelle
Ishann
Ishayu
Isla
Jack
Jacob
James
Jasmine
Karman
Kyle
Krish
Latif
Luca
Lucia
Musa (LIIT)
Musa
Nanaki
Nate
Oliver
Oliver (LI)
Oliver (LIIT)
Pia
Reggie
Rosie
Sadi
Sam
Sarah
Sophia
Sophie
Syuen
Teddy
Verity
Woody
Yuvraj
Pre Prep 1st Place - Damian
Pre Prep Joint 2nd Place - Alice
Pre Prep Joint 2nd Place - Zara
Pre Prep 3rd Place - Oscar
Aiden
Ann
Anya
Asma
Ben
Darcie
Diya
Ella
Emme
Freddie
James
Leela
Max
Maxim
Monte
Myla
Naina
Nina
Pumpkin
Radha
Sam
Shayan
Zara (Willow Class)