Sheneli, 11, wins Christmas card design contest

FESTIVE CITY HALL: Sheneli’s winning design

By Simon Bristow

A schoolgirl from east Hull has won a competition to design Hull City Council’s e-Christmas card.

Sheneli Matiwala Kumbura Mudunkoth Gedara, 11, from Estcourt Primary Academy, was named the winner of the 147 entries submitted in the competition, which was judged by council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, and council chief executive Matt Jukes.

Her striking image of Hull City Hall in a snowy landscape featured the message “Happy Hull-idays!!”. The e-card will be sent to hundreds of people and businesses.

Jacqueline Hammond, also 11 and from the same school, was the runner-up, with Isabella Stark, ten, from Sutton Park, coning third. All three pupils will receive gift vouchers.

Coun Ross said: “Firstly, a big thank you to all those who entered the competition. I’m delighted we had so many fantastic designs and hope the children had lots of fun doing them.

“We decided this year’s theme should be ‘Together at Christmas’ and for pupils to show what Christmas means to them. We felt Sheneli’s design stood out with a brilliant image of Hull City Hall, a landmark building in the city. I am sure those who get the e-card this year will appreciate Sheneli’s efforts as much as we did.”