03/12/2025
NI Water Launch Silent Valley Christmas Colouring Competition
Local pupils are being invited to embrace their artistic flair this festive season with the launch of NI Water's Silent Valley colouring competition.
Running until Sunday 14th December 2025, the annual contest invites primary school children to submit creative entries colouring in scenes inspired by the magic of Christmas and the natural beauty of Silent Valley. The competition aims to engage children and help them "learn and celebrate how vital safe, clean, drinking water is for prosperity and health, all year round."
The winners, selected by the NI Water judging panel for their imagination and enthusiasm, will each receive a complimentary NI Water annual family pass to Silent Valley.
Silent Valley is set amid the breathtaking Mourne Mountains and serves as a key strategic reservoir, providing drinking water for a large part of County Down and the Greater Belfast area.
Anna Killen, NI Water Education Officer, said the stunning site offers great inspiration for the next generation: "Silent Valley is a stunning site open for visitors to explore and enjoy all year round... We have no doubt it will offer great inspiration to the next generation to creatively show the value the of our most precious of assets: water."
Silent Valley is a favourite destination for families, featuring a tranquil atmosphere, rich wildlife, scenic walking trails, picnic areas, a visitor centre, and interactive educational displays.
To download a copy of the competition entry form, visit the NI Water website.
To download a copy of the NI Water Silent Valley colouring competition go to www.niwater.com/media/g5gf4i0z/silent-valley-colouring-competition.png
Further information about Silent Valley Mountain Park is also available online via www.niwater.com/education-and-the-community/silent-valley
Running until Sunday 14th December 2025, the annual contest invites primary school children to submit creative entries colouring in scenes inspired by the magic of Christmas and the natural beauty of Silent Valley. The competition aims to engage children and help them "learn and celebrate how vital safe, clean, drinking water is for prosperity and health, all year round."
The winners, selected by the NI Water judging panel for their imagination and enthusiasm, will each receive a complimentary NI Water annual family pass to Silent Valley.
Silent Valley is set amid the breathtaking Mourne Mountains and serves as a key strategic reservoir, providing drinking water for a large part of County Down and the Greater Belfast area.
Silent Valley is a favourite destination for families, featuring a tranquil atmosphere, rich wildlife, scenic walking trails, picnic areas, a visitor centre, and interactive educational displays.
To download a copy of the competition entry form, visit the NI Water website.
To download a copy of the NI Water Silent Valley colouring competition go to www.niwater.com/media/g5gf4i0z/silent-valley-colouring-competition.png
Further information about Silent Valley Mountain Park is also available online via www.niwater.com/education-and-the-community/silent-valley
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