Livingston MP launches annual Christmas card competition for local school pupils
Primary school pupils across the Livingston constituency are being invited to put their creativity to the test as Gregor Poynton MP launches his 2026 Christmas Card Competition.
This year's competition will see pupils asked to create an original design based on the theme 'What makes Christmas special to me', celebrating the people, traditions and festive moments that make Christmas meaningful to them.
From spending time with family and friends and decorating the Christmas tree to enjoying favourite festive traditions, pupils are being encouraged to get creative and show what makes the season special in their own lives.
Gregor has written to primary schools across the constituency inviting them to take part, with schools able to organise and submit entries on behalf of their pupils. Individual entries can also be submitted directly to his constituency office by email or post.
The winning design will feature on Gregor Poynton MP's official Christmas card, which will be distributed to constituents, community organisations and local businesses, as well as being showcased at Westminster.
The competition has become an annual fixture since Gregor launched it in 2024, attracting hundreds of entries and showcasing the artistic talent of young people across the constituency.
The inaugural competition was won by Bruce Torres, a Primary 6 pupil at East Calder Primary School, whose design, 'Livingston at Christmas', featured festive scenes of local landmarks including the Designer Outlet, Setfare Stadium, Almond Valley and Deer Park.
Last year's competition, themed 'Christmas on Your Street', was won by Hanna Trad, a Primary 6 pupil at Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School. Her design was selected from hundreds of entries submitted by pupils across Livingston.
Commenting on the launch of this year's competition, Gregor Poynton MP said:
"I'm really looking forward to seeing what our young people come up with this year.
“My Christmas card competition has become a lovely annual tradition, and it's fantastic to be able to give primary school pupils from across the constituency the opportunity to showcase their creativity and see their artwork featured on my official Christmas card.
"Previous winners Bruce and Hanna set a very high standard, and it has been wonderful to see the imagination and effort that pupils put into their designs. But this year's theme is all about what Christmas means to each individual child, so there are no limits to what they can come up with.
"I would encourage every primary school across the Livingston constituency to get involved and give their pupils the chance to take part. I can't wait to see this year's entries."
Entries must be received by Monday 30 November 2026.
Schools can submit entries on behalf of their pupils. Alternatively, designs can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to:
Office of Gregor Poynton MP
Craigsfarm Community Development Hub
Maree Walk
Livingston
EH54 5BP
All entries must include the pupil's name, age, school, year group and teacher's name, together with a parent or guardian's contact details.