Lanarkshire pupils get creative for Christmas in MSP Monica Lennon's competition

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School pupils from across Lanarkshire have made it a merry and eco-friendly Christmas at the Scottish Parliament.More than 50 classes, groups and individual pupils made decorations with materials gathered from home and school in a “reuse and recycle” challenge run by Central Scotland representative Monica Lennon.Their impressive creations – ranging from wreaths and snowflakes to penguins and sleighs – are all now on display at the MSP’s Holyrood office where they have been much admired by colleagues and visitors.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Youngsters made imaginative use of materials including pine cones, wood, gift bags, paper and cardboard tubes to take part in the climate-themed competition.The eco committee from St Stephen’s Primary in Coatbridge won the North Lanarkshire prize; while the top South Lanarkshire entry was from Everly Aitken of Bothwell Primary, and highly-commended awards went to the P6/7 class from St Mary’s Primary in Larkhall and to Kirktonholme Primary pupil Adam.Ms Lennon launched the creative Christmas challenge after visiting schools across her constituency throughout the year and being impressed by pupils’ work on environmental committees and groups working towards rights-respecting school status.She told Lanarkshire Live: “My office is brimming with beautiful