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Welsh first minister announces Christmas card competition winner
Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford has announced the winner of his annual Christmas card competition as Harry Gourlay.
11-year-old Harry is a pupil at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Llanelli.
The competition was open to year 5 and 6 pupils in Wales, with the theme this year "A Christmas Welcome".
The winning design was chosen by the first minister himself and will be used on his official Christmas card.
The First Minister said: "Once again this year we had hundreds of incredible entries from schools across Wales. It was very difficult to choose a winner but Harry’s design stood out.
"His card perfectly captured the competition’s theme, showing how we welcome everyone in Wales.
"I want to thank all the children who entered this year’s competition. I hope they all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
Miss Rhiannon Healy, Harry’s class teacher said: "We are delighted that Harry has won the First Minister’s Christmas card competition. His design is reflective of our inclusive ethos and the multi-cultural community we have here at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, in Llanelli.
"Harry explained that his design was inspired by the fact that we are all part of one world and that everyone is welcome in Wales. We are very proud of him and congratulate him on his winning entry."
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