Made IT Happen - Deadline: 13th July 07

Made IT Happen is a new competition for primary schoolchildren aged between 9 and 11 across the UK. t is looking for ICT projects which are pupil-led and have had a positive impact on school, local community, UK, or internationally. The prize is £1000 for the winning school from each of the English Regions, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Could the winner from Yorkshire and the Humber come from Hull? Additionally, the schools placed in overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will also be awarded £3000, £2000 and £1000. To find out more about the competition and find out how to enter, please visit www.e-skills.com/pitcom/madeithappen

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