2024/25 winners of Step into the NHS primary schools competition

We held a Winners' Day in June where our seven regional winners showcased their entries virtually to our NHS judges: 

The judges crowned Freddie, a year 5 pupil from Huddersfield Grammar School as our national winner! 

Freddie submitted an amazing piece of artwork. He highlighted three roles, podiatrists, chefs and occupational therapists, using straplines for each! 

Freddie’s overview and facts of the roles captured each one perfectly. This poster is really well thought out and shows great creativity. The cartoon characters really bring the roles to life!  

The judges said:

Freddie wins this year’s top prize of £50 Amazon voucher, goody bag and a framed national winner certificate. His entry will also be displayed in his local community for all to see. Big well done to Freddie.  

We received so many fantastic entries from all over England, and had the difficult task of choosing our regional winners. Each regional winner receives a certificate, a £25 Amazon voucher and an exciting goody bag. Highly commended certificates have also been awarded.  

East of England 

Maya and Haneefah, year 5 students from The Peterborough school in Peterborough designed a great poster which outlined the roles of a nurse, housekeeper and surgeon. The judges said “An amazing poster, we loved the artwork! There has been so much work researching these roles and we love that you have chosen three roles that start with the NHS letters.” 

London 

Year 4 student, Ada, from Putney High School in London created a well designed poster which included lots of colour and drawing. The judges said “Congratulations on creating an eye-catching piece of work – we loved the geometric style! A very clear description of two job roles and their key qualities. Well done!” 

Midlands 

Remy, a year 4 student from Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy, Leicester submitted a video of herself talking to NHS staff in a local trust. The judges said “It was so brave of you to talk to so many NHS staff! You asked great questions which helped show a great understanding of the NHS and the range of roles.” 

North West 

Year 6 student Jas from St Phillips Church of England Primary School was crowned the north west regional winner. Jas wrote an interview with a blood donor driver, explaining what this role does. The judges said “Wow! We loved the interview for the job, it really brings it to life. What a great idea.” 

South East 

Emma, a year 5 student from St Helen and St Katharine school, Oxfordshire created a very interesting poster describing the role of an Orthoptist. The judges said: “We love how you’ve put the information in the drops from the bottle and the glasses. You obviously know lots about this job and have created a fantastic poster.” 

South West 

Year 4 student Ayda, from Whimple primary school in Exeter used her own experience of a children’s nurse to create her poster. The judges said “The drawings on this picture are great, and it has a lovely personal touch – you have obviously met lots of lovely children’s nurses!”