Orkney pupil wins national My Place photography competition

Ruby Ionides, a P6 pupil from North Walls Community School, has won the Primary-Age category of the Scottish Civic Trust ‘My Place’ photography competition, for her photo entitled ‘White Wood Window and Reflections’.

Acting Head Teacher, Andy Trafford, said: “We entered the My Place competition as a school, so all pupils from P1 - P7 took part.

“The theme was all about capturing a place pupils knew and showing its unique character – so we took all the pupils down to Longhope for them to explore and look at the place in a different way.

“All of our children entered a photograph of their own in the competition. It’s important for pupils to believe that they can achieve both as a group and as individuals, and to give them as many opportunities to do this as possible. Ruby's success proves it!

“We’re really proud of Ruby and her photograph, she has a lot of talent.”

Judge for the Primary School age category was Judy Jarvie, an architect at Woodside Parker Kirk. Ms Jarvie said Ruby’s entry was ‘interesting and intriguing’.

Ruby says she enjoyed the experience of entering the competition and travelling to the awards night: “Glasgow was amazing! I really like photography, and thoroughly enjoyed this project. I was so pleased to have been chosen as the winner.”

Congratulations Ruby!

Ruby is pictured here with Alison Turnbull, Director of Development and Partnership, Historic Environment Scotland, at the winners' ceremony in May in Glasgow.

The Scottish Civic Trust is a charity which works to celebrate Scotland’s built environment, take action for its improvement and empower its communities. Find out more at their website www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk