SCHOOL pupils across Newport are showing how good they are at washing their hands as part of a campaign promoting good hygiene during the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital health provider Medicspot launched the competition to challenge primary school pupils across Newport to showcase handwashing by putting their creative skills to the test.
The home challenge comes as primary schools are closed to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 for all but children of critical workers, and as the Easter holidays begin.
Newport children are encouraged to complete the challenge while at home by making a poster, filming a video, recording a song, doing a science experiment or writing a poem.
George, six, taking part in the challenge
In their entry, pupils in the city are challenged to get creative and include some key points about proper handwashing, including washing hands for at least 20 seconds and frequently throughout the day.
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The winning entry will win £500 for their primary school to spend on supplies, and 10 runners-up will be selected to win £100 for their primary school. This money can do towards school supplies including books, software and art supplies.
Previous entries in the Hand Wash Challenge
The competition is being run by Medicspot, a digital health company working to protect NHS workers from exposure to Covid-19 with contact-free examination.
Dr Johnson D’souza, medical director at Medicspot, said: “It’s never been more important to practise proper handwashing. We designed this challenge for children to complete at home to help promote frequent hand washing and help prevent the spread of coronavirus.”
“We’re excited to see the creativity from primary school pupils in Newport and hope it inspires households throughout the city to practise handwashing regularly”, said Dr D’souza.
Pupils have until the end of June to get their entries in. For further details and to enter, go to https://www.medicspot.co.uk/handwash
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