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Resolution IT and the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation have announced the creation of 'Matthew's Hideaway' alongside the winners of the firm's third annual design challenge.
This year, the brief was to invent a futuristic form of transport that could travel through land, air or sea.
More than 500 entries were registered from across the Channel Islands, with innovative and creative designs wowing the judges before the winners were awarded their prizes at a presentation at the Digital Greenhouse.
Hosted in partnership with Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation (PPBF), the prize giving featured an introductory speech from charity trustee, Nick Leale, sharing more information about the charity and the important work it does to support local families through difficult times.
The competition’s winner, Amber Armstrong, designed a flying pirate ship, intended to provide safe passage to Southampton Hospital for families going through hard times.
To celebrate Amber's winning design and the message behind it, Resolution IT has commissioned her artwork to be recreated in LEGO and displayed in 'Matthew’s Hideaway' - the new name of the children’s bedroom in Frankie’s Den, one of the charity's flats adjacent to Southampton Hospital.
Pictured: The PPBF provides compassionate housing for families to use at Southampton Hospital.
Matthew's Hideaway has been dedicated to the memory of Matthew Girard who passed away from cancer at the tender age of 12, in 2020.
He loved LEGO, and the design competition will honour this.
The competition’s platinum sponsor, PlainSail, has donated an Xbox Series S games console and Smart TV to PPBF, for use in Frankie’s Den, as well as contributing to the cost of the LEGO artwork.
Jo Priaulx, PPBF Co-Founder, said the additions to their facilities will be well received by the children that need to use them
“A big thank you to Resolution IT for raising awareness of the PPBF during this wonderful competition," she said. "The team have been a joy to work with and we’re thrilled that so many school children were involved.
Pictured: Matthew Girard - image from the PPBF website, HERE.
"The culmination of the competition was also the perfect way to officially announce Matthew’s Hideaway, a LEGO themed room to honour Matthew Girard’s memory. It is located in Frankie’s Den, one of our three Southampton-based flats that provide islanders with practical and emotional support during turbulent times.”
First place in the ‘Air’ category, and overall competition winner, was Amber Armstrong from Vauvert School, for her ‘Buddy Boat’. Amber was awarded an Xbox Series S console, courtesy of Fort.
Second place in the ‘Air’ category went to Chloe Falla from Hautes Capelles for her ‘Whizz Pods’. Chloe won a £100 Aladdin’s Cave voucher, courtesy of Clicksmith.
First place in the ‘Sea’ category was Samenda Ahmed from La Mare de Carteret, for her ‘Underwater Train’. Samenda won a £125 Amazon voucher, courtesy of Agilisys.
Second place in the ‘Sea’ category went to Niamh Renouf from La Mare de Carteret for her ‘Boat with Golden Wings’. Niamh won two LEGO sets, courtesy of Aladdin’s Cave.
First place in the ‘Land’ category was Alexander Textor from Sark School, for his ‘Ultra Car’. Alexander won a £125 Amazon voucher, courtesy of Agilisys.
Second place in the ‘Land’ category went to Freddie Allen for his ‘Garbage Truck’. Freddie won a £100 Aladdin’s Cave voucher, courtesy of Clicksmith.
The winner of the Resolution IT Innovation Award was Poppy Blackwell from Notre Dame du Rosaire, for her ‘FT-3000’. Poppy won a JBL Bluetooth Speaker, courtesy of Resolution IT.
For submitting the highest percentage of entries relative to class size, Vauvert School won a £500 donation from Resolution IT. This cheque was collected by Vauvert’s Aimée Scullion, Class Teacher and Computing Lead.
Tove Barnes, Resolution IT’s Brand & Marketing Manager, said a special thank you to the sponsors who supported the competition.
“We would like to sincerely thank all our generous competition sponsors, the local schools who got involved in the competition, and Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation for partnering with us," he said.
"We’re so delighted to see the number of entries increase exponentially each year and it’s fantastic to see such strong creativity in our local students.”
Joe Wilkinson, Resolution IT’s Head of Customer Success, said the Resolution IT Design Challenge will continue into its fourth-year next year, with the theme to be announced in April 2025.
“Massive congratulations to all of our winners," he added.
"This competition is very important to Resolution IT and we are so grateful to have received hundreds of entries this year to make it extra special and put some huge smiles on our winners’ faces!
"It was a pleasure to partner with Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation and our thanks also go to Nick Leale for coming and sharing details of their fantastic work with us.”
Pictured top: The prize giving was presented by Resolution IT’s Head of Customer Success, Joe Wilkinson, and Brand & Marketing Manager, Tove Barnes. Prizes were presented by Sales & Marketing Director, Pierre Jehan.
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