Cartoon Network Arabic's 'Creative Generation' competition comes to successful close

The competition encourages children to indulge in their imagination and creativity by creating their own stories using Cartoon Network characters, and was divided into two groups: 4 to 8 and 9 to 12. One winner in each age group in each country, as well as two winners from online entries, will be announced in mid-May. In addition to individual winners, the winning schools across the region will receive 'physical education' packs to encourage students to take part in sports and physical activity, as well as support in coordinating a 'plant a seed' pack, demonstrating Cartoon Network Arabic's proactive approach in educating children about health and the environment.

"This competition is a great contribution towards awakening the imagination and creativity in every student's mind," said Samara Khalid, a teacher at Rosary School in Abu Dhabi. "The students are very eager to be a part of the competition, there is a lot of discussion and brainstorming going on in their classes about the themes. Plus, they are now more sensitive to the health and environmental problems faced by themselves, their families, and other sections of society."

"One of the main goals of this program is to highlight to students the importance of health and the environment through a fun and entertaining activity that they will enjoy," said Alan Musa, Vice President and General Manager for the Middle East-Africa region. "Our long term ambition is to grow Creative Generation into an annual event that students, and their teachers, look forward to every year,"

Cartoon Network Arabic's commitment to educating children in an entertaining way continues with the recent acquisition of the production company that created the hit show 'Lazy Town'; a show that positively engages children and families in choosing a healthy lifestyle. 'Lazy Town' is currently airing on the preschool block, 'Cartoonito', in addition to 'Bananas in Pyjamas' and 'Jelly Jamm'.