Youngsters at Harrogate school praised for 'embracing the challenge' at Odyssey Gaming Festival

Children from Bilton Grange Primary School have enjoyed taking part in the Odyssey Gaming Festival Competition, creating superhero characters to combat “Hydrobyte” and his “eco-vandals”, who planned to steal Harrogate's spa water.

Headteacher Sian James said: "It has been wonderful to connect with our local community and our children have seen first-hand how their ideas and achievements can make a positive contribution beyond school.

"This experience has helped them develop confidence, aspiration and a sense of pride in representing both their school and the wider Harrogate community."

The children set to work designing their characters, coming up with special powers such as stopping time, using animals to defeat the villains, and creating guardians of the water.

When they found out they had won, they all felt "proud and excited".

Headteacher Sian James added: "We are delighted that our pupils' creativity and teamwork have been recognised through their success in the Odyssey Gaming Festival.

"The children embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and imagination.

"We are incredibly proud of what they achieved and grateful to Toyland for their generous prize donations.

Established in 1919, Bilton Grange Primary School has 330 pupils, welcoming children into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Year 6.

The school is committed to raising achievement for all groups of pupils by improving teaching and learning through evidence-based practice.

More information: https://www.ycatschools.co.uk/our-schools/bilton-grange-primary-school/