A year six pupil from Wittering Primary School has won the Royal Air Force Wittering Christmas Card Competition.
Every year pupils from Wittering Primary School design the Station’s official Christmas card. The card is sent to deployed RAF personnel, friends of RAF Wittering and even members of the Royal Family. For the first time this year the Station has used the design to create an electronic version.
The identity of the winning pupil is kept a closely guarded secret. This year’s winner was 11-year-old Reeve Antonelli. RAF Wittering Station Commander, Wing Commander Nikki Duncan announced the winner at a school assembly where she presented him with a framed winning Christmas Card and a special RAF Wittering Station Commander’s coin.
This year’s theme was ‘Flying High’, and Reeve’s design shows Father Christmas flying in an aircraft laden with gifts and pulling a banner featuring the RAF roundel, and the message ‘Happy Christmas’ overhead. While a sunglasses-wearing elf and snowman watch on from down below.
We are proud of the wonderful community links we share with RAF Wittering. The support and opportunities afforded to our school are invaluable to all our pupils. I am amazed by the creative design of the Christmas card by Reeve. Yet again our pupils have shown how gifted and talented they are. As a school, 'Flying High' is a key part of our ethos, ensuring our children aspire to keep growing and improving and Reeve displayed this beautifully in his design.
Charlotte Blake
Headteacher at Wittering Primary School
The ‘flying high’ theme really sparked the imagination of the pupils at Wittering Primary. There were some excellent entries and once again it was a difficult decision. Reeve’s card stood out because not only did it embrace the theme it also featured a super cool elf and snowman. RAF Wittering is proud to use his design on our 2024 Christmas card.
Wing Commander Nikki Duncan
RAF Wittering Station Commander
