LOOK DRAW BUILD 2026 - BRISTOL

LOOK DRAW BUILD is an exciting creative programme bringing together art, design and engineering for primary school children across Reading and Bristol.

This year, Jelly is proud to be delivering the next phase of the programme, supported by a £16,000 grant from Great Western Railway — reaching around 800 primary school pupils across both cities.

Children from Cathedral Primary (year 5), Christ Church CE Primary (year 6), Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary (year 5), Sea Mills Primary (year 5) and St Peter and Paul RC Primary (year 5) have taken part in this years project in Bristol.

The children have been on an incredible journey! As part of the programme they have:

  • 🚉 Visited Bristol Temple Meads train station — learning about safe use of the railways and the importance of accessible and sustainable travel

  • ✏️ Sketched and designed their own train station ideas inspired by their visit

  • 🏗️ Built model train stations using their imagination and design skills in a 2.5 hour model making workshop

  • 👷 Met real-life professionals — including STEM ambassadors, architects, Network Rail volunteers, retired engineers and project managers

Each class has selected one model to represent them in the competition. Now it’s the turn of the public to vote for their favourite model.

The top 3 winning schools will win £250 voucher to spend at Cass Art. The remaining runners up will receive £100 voucher to spend at Cass Art.

NOTE: Cathedral Primary has 2 entries as 2 classes took part.

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are delighted to share that the winners for the online public vote for this year's Look Draw Build competition in Bristol were:

🥇 1st – Our Lady of the Rosary - Our Lady’s Express - Train Trio

🥈 2nd – SS Peter and Paul RC Primary - The Rainbow Station - Super Rainbow Stars

🥉 3rd – Sea Mills Primary - The Sustainable Station - The Sea Mills Champions

The top 3 models each receive £250 voucher to spend at Cass Art - https://www.cassart.co.uk/


Highly Commended (in no particular order):

Cathedral Primary Blue Station - DDR Station and choral Station - CZN Train Station and Christ Church Primary - Evergreen Junction - The Eco Innovators

Each highly commended model receives a £100 voucher to spend at Cass Art.

The voting may have closed but you can still view this years entries below along with some comments from the online voters

As for what's next - We are working hard behind the scenes to secure funding and make it happen in 2027. Keep fingers crossed for us and we very much hope you'll want to be part of it again.

Cathedral Primary | CZN Train Station

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Cathedral Primary

Name of Train Station: Choral Station

Team Name: CZN Train Station

Project Overview:

1. The model delivers a good layout plan which integrates most of the elements, or spaces, which satisfies the needs of users (Entrance, tracks, train, platform/s, access to platform/s, ticket barriers, ticket office/machines, shopping/dinning/entertainment, waiting areas, building structure, building roof, people).

2. Demonstrates innovation, invention, and originality.

3. Is a solid and stable model (within the restraints of the materials supplied)

4. Highlights the importance of safety on the Railways eg fire safety, yello wline by track for visually impaired

5. Responds to the issues of sustainability, accessibility, and other social factors.

6. Indicates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

7. References their original “Architect’s”drawing.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:

We loved the creativity and teamwork as well as fulfilling the brief.

Teachers Statement:

Worked brilliantly as a team. They came up with innovative ideas and created models that fit the brief. Lots of discussion about sustainability, accessibility and how to make it customer friendly.

Voters comments:

It’s a brilliant construction
I like the mix of materials they have used. The roof top area, the wavy roof and the carpark all look like great ideas.

Cathedral Primary | DDR Station

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Cathedral Primary

Name of Train Station: Blues Station

Team Name: DDR Station

Project Overview:

1. This model delivers a good layout plan which integrates most of the elements, or spaces, which satisfies the needs of users (Entrance, tracks, train, platform/s, access to platform/s, ticket barriers, ticket office/machines, dining/entertainment, waiting areas, building structure, building roof, people). This model has a car park, a bus stop, a bike. There are toilets, a grass roof terrace, a lift, clear signage.

2. Demonstrates innovation, invention, and originality eg lift, radio station in the waiting room,

3. Is a solid and stable model (within the restraints of the materials supplied)

4. Highlights the importance of safety on the Railways eg yellow line demonstrating safety re not going too near track, bumpy bit beside track for those who are visually impaired

5. Responds to the issues of sustainability, accessibility, and other social factors eg green roof

6. Indicates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

7. References their original “Architect’s”drawing.

Why did the class choose this model to represent your school:
we loved the creativity and teamwork as well as fulfilling the brief.

Teachers Statement:
Worked brilliantly as a team. They came up with innovative ideas and created models that fit the brief. Lots of discussion about sustainability, accessibility and how to make it customer friendly.

Voters Comments:
Loved the design, build and clear designated parking areas!
Loved it
The creativity and fun touches in this model are really appealing.
Very creative and accurate
Excellent layout and signage

Christ Church C of E Primary | The Eco Innovators