Arctic Day 27th January

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The Competition

On Monday 27th January 2025, we took six schools across the UK on a trip to the Arctic. We explored the question, ‘What is so cool about the Arctic?’.

In addition to the many and varied activities completed during the day, pupils were challenged to create an igloo using only a base template and a box of sugar cubes provided. 

Our mini explorers and expert igloo constructors have now submitted their unique igloos for judging.  Please cast your vote by commenting your favourite below, before the end of the day, Wednesday the 5th of February. The winning igloo will receive some exciting educational goodies from Wicked Weather Watch. 

For more information about our virtual Arctic adventure, head to Emma Espley’s blog post, where she recounts the day in more detail.

The Submissions

Which design gains your vote? Add a comment below, stating who you think deserves to win and why.

83 thoughts on “Arctic Day 27th January”

  1. Emma Espley

    My vote goes with Hilldene 3. It has a distinct entrance, a roof for added protection, appears to be quite roomy and sturdy. I love the flag pointing to the North Pole too!

    1. Michelle Gregory

      My vote goes Newsham Atlantis 1 Love the design. It looks very roomy. Large enough for a family

  2. Me - Alison Kearney

    My vote goes to Newsham 1. The structure if the igloo looks very secure and I like that it has height to make it feel roomy inside.

  3. Carolyn Malcolm

    Newsham 4 – I like how they have thought about the typical shape of an igloo and have included an impressive entrance.

  5. Anna Bower

    My vote goes to Newsham 5. The shape looks sturdy and I love the entrance with the extra pillars at the front. I like the height of it to provide extra space too!

  7. Kirsty Greenacre

    Newsham 5. I like how high the igloo is giving extra room, and it extra decoration at the entrance

  11. Clare Dodds

    Newsham 3 gets my vote…. I love the shape and looks structurally safe…. but my favourite part is the grand entrance…. the front pillars look almost regal !

  13. Gemma Tetley

    My vote goes to Newsham 4. I love the classic shape of an igloo they’ve used and it looks very sturdy!

  16. Nicola Johnstone

    Newsham 4: They’ve built an amazing igloo! 🤩 #Igloo #Architecture #Innovation #Teamwork #Newsham4

  26. Lynsey Crossman

    I vote for newsham 3- thé structure looks sturdy and even has an element of comfort built in to it in the form of seating!

  32. Sam

    Well done everyone – they are all great. My vote goes to Hilldene 2. It looks very sturdy. I don’t think any predators would be able to get in!

  33. Izzy

    I am voting for Hilldene 3. The igloo looks really strong and the sign post means that no one will get lost. 😁

  36. michelle fogarty

    My vote is for Newsham Atlantis 2, they stuck to a typical igloo structure but left a space in the roof for a chimney!

  38. Frank Holden

    My vote is for Newsham Atlantis 2. Clearly the best looking igloo and the best representation of a real one!

  39. Kevin Redhead

    My vote is for Newsham Atlantis 1. I like how they have managed to close it at the top.Well done.

  41. Mary Bancroft

    Hilldene 3 gets my vote. It’s closest to a real igloo shape and not too tall, so it would be strong. I like their extra idea of a flag. 😊

  42. Richard Fogarty

    My vote is for Newsham Atlantis 1
    Plenty of height to stand up in and, best of all a granny flat attached!

  48. Lee Dickson

    My vote is for Newsham Atlantis 1. It looks structurally sound, and big enough to squeeze all my pals in for a party.

  54. Rose Heffernan

    My vote is for Newsham 2, I like the little entrance bit and it looks like I could easily to climb to the top of the igloo

  55. Pat McDonald

    My vote goes to Newsham Atlantis 2, it looks very strong and would protect the inhabitants from the weather and predators

  58. Hannah Elliott

    I vote for Newsham 5 as I like the little statues at the front.. a sort of alter to the Ice Gods?

  59. Francesca Findlay

    I love Newsham Atlantis 1! Very detailed and neatly structured – looks as though it would hold up to some tough weather conditions 🥶

  63. carol madden

    I vote Hilldene 3 – Great roof, plenty of height, nice lovely entrance and the flag is a great addition.

  72. Joanne auger

    My vote goes to hilldene 3 love the design and work and thought that was put into it amazing

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