Brussels, 20/01/2003 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission invites all children in the EU and candidate countries, aged between 5 and 16 years, to take part in its Green Week schools competition 2003. The competition is part of the annual Green Week conference and exhibition, which this year will take place from 2-5 June 2003 in Brussels. Younger children are invited to make water themed drawings and paintings, while older pupils can take part by making sculptures using recycled material. Entries must be scanned and sent to the Environment Directorate-General via the website http: //greenweek.eun.org/ The website will also feature online teaching resources including ideas and support for teachers, as well as inspiration for aspiring painters and sculptors who wish to enter. Judging will be carried out by a panel of teachers and environmental experts from all over Europe. For further information, see http: //europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/environment/index_en.htm