The Orihuela City Council’s Department of Social Welfare has awarded the winners of the First Inclusive Story Contest, an initiative aimed at promoting respect, diversity, and inclusion among children through storytelling.
Open to primary school students across the municipality, the contest encouraged the use of drawings and pictograms alongside written text—helping make stories more accessible, especially for children with communication difficulties. During the award ceremony, winning entries were showcased, highlighting how creative storytelling can foster empathy and inclusion in the classroom.
Social Welfare Councillor Agustina Rodríguez congratulated participants and schools for their involvement and thanked sponsors Caja Rural Central and Hidraqua for their support. She also reaffirmed the council’s commitment to continuing projects that promote equality and social awareness among youth.
Award Summary
Individual Category (sponsored by Caja Rural Central):
- 1st Prize (€300): “El sueño de Violeta” by Salma Omaou (San Bartolomé School, 6th grade)
- 2nd Prize (€200): “La silla en acción” by Gema Gómez Fresneda (Miguel Hernández School, 6th grade)
- 3rd Prize (€100): “La historia de Marcos” by Francís Pérez Martínez (Azahar School, La Matanza, 5th grade)
Group Category (sponsored by Hidraqua):
- 1st Prize (€300): “Damos el siguiente paso” by students from Antonio Sequeros Special Education School, Adult Transition Classroom
- 2nd Prize (€200): “El árbol de las emociones” by students from Miguel Hernández School (6th grade)
- 3rd Prize (€100): “La amistad es para todos” by Marina Riquelme Egea and Carmen Andreu Simón (Miguel Hernández School, 6th grade)
The ceremony concluded with a group photo and the symbolic handing over of printed copies of the winning story in the individual category. Plans are already underway to continue the initiative in the upcoming school year.
