Primary School Winners

Kids will be leaders of tomorrow's world; parents must teach their children to earn and save money. For that there are the banks that provide numerous services to customers, for example, to manage and safeguard their hard-earned money. In my art piece, you can see children save money for their future endeavors, like graduation, vacations, homeownership, cars, or other things they might want when they become adults. Teaching kids the importance of saving will make them responsible. Life is unpredictable and we should prepare for tomorrow's world.

My art piece depicts how the world is evolving dramatically. Technology enhancement is at the core of our day-to-day lives, playing a significant role in how we conduct banking activities. Globally, there is overwhelming interest in AI. Therefore, to make banking safer, more secure, and more convenient, banks would need to utilize biometric ATMs that can connect to our cell phones. Additionally, banks will need to employ machine learning tellers to detect fraud, engage with customers, and help banks comply with regulatory requirements. To build the future together, we should be able to buy from the comfort of our homes using our laptops or cell phones.

In tomorrow's world kids will grow up where digital banking will be the norm. Atlantic Bank Kids is an app that may be designed for kids to make banking more engaging. Banking activities may be gamified. For example, earning a reward for achieving a saving goal. Kids will still use ATMs for banking, and the specific use and design may change, they could still be relevant in providing financial services and education to kids in the future. Digital prepaid cards may help kids to start learning about managing money. Parents could have accounts linked to parental control to load a certain amount of money.

Kids might use a digital piggy bank that will help them track their saving goals. The government can support this by funding a Financial Educational Platform (FEP). Beneficial for kids who may want to save, budget, and invest in a fun and engaging way. Banks can help ensure a safe and secure banking experience by protecting their financial information and teaching them about cyber security from an early age. The future of kids' banking is bright; we are bringing the future together with Atlantic Bank.

We do not usually think about what our future will look like or how to build a financially stable life. My art piece shows that we need to have a balance between preserving our environment and moving forward with technology so that we can live in tomorrow's world.

From an early age, we should be encouraged and motivated to save money. We should also not be afraid to be young entrepreneurs, but we are saving; we need to do whatever we can to protect our environment so that we can have something to invest in.

Our banking future is in our hands. Let us start now and do whatever we can to create that financial stability, but not forget that we need to advance with technology and adapt to an online system.

In the future, banking for kids will change a lot because of innovative technology and better financial services. On their phones or tablets, kids will have apps that are easy to use with entertaining features that make learning about money management enjoyable.

Voice commands, fingerprints, face recognition, and digital signatures will make authentication even more convenient and guarantee kids have safe access to their accounts. Kids will learn about saving, spending, and making wise financial decisions through captivating experiences like virtual tours of banks and interactive games using virtual reality.

It will be simple to send money to friends, and parents will have more control over the accounts and actions of their kids. With these improvements, banking will become more engaging, educational, and entertaining, with financial knowledge, and sound financial practices from an early age.

This past cycle at school for Belizean studies we had our own financial literacy week. It was lots of fun because we had many bank and credit union guest speakers visiting our school. We learned a lot about banking and saving. So, when my principal told us at the assembly that there was a competition, I was inspired by everything I learnt.

Since technology is advancing so fast, I envisioned tomorrow's world full of the latest technology using digital technology. Automated and digital AI is involved in banking through products and services. The future of banking will look quite different from today.

We live in a digital era, and I think that kids will use their phones, tablets, and laptops to bank in the future. Phone apps can make it easier and faster to bank. Coin bins and deposit bins can also make savings easier. My picture shows some of the Belizean coins which children save and shows the Belize map as we are proud Belizeans. In the middle is Atlantic Bank’s logo, I included it in my drawing because it will always be there for Belizeans, especially children.

Lastly, the shining light outside shows the hope for a bright banking future for tomorrow.

Kids will have different banking options in tomorrow's world, but online banking will be the main one due to the advances in technology. Younger children will need assistance from their parents to do banking while older kids will be able to do banking independently using their own devices. Banking will be easier and more convenient, although the lack of electricity at times can affect banking.

My drawing shows kids reading their future goals. On each page, it shows what they are doing as they keep growing, the different activities that lead them to a bright tomorrow. Also, the stages they face in life. Thanks to our parents who are there to guide us in making those decisions. Banking in tomorrow’s world will help us take the correct road so that we may grow for the future.

In the future, kids are going to pay for everything online and might do their banking using cool apps on their tablets or phones. These apps could be fun games to teach them about money and saving. Kids might have special accounts where they can see how much money they have saved and set goals for what they want to buy. Parents could still help, but kids might have more control over their own money. Safety will be important, so there might be special codes or fingerprints to keep their money safe. Tomorrow kids might find banking easier and more exciting than before, with technology making it simpler to manage their money and plan for their future.

I feel that the future of banking will be a chip that will be placed onto your arm, and it will show a hologram coming out of your arm that you can choose to withdraw or deposit money.

In today's world, technology is growing and will continue to do so. I have heard many stories that my family would share with me about how much technology has changed. For example, the first telephone had wires, not like the cell phones today. I produced four main opinions that I believe will happen in tomorrow's world. I believe that technology will take over human jobs. The first opinion is artificial intelligence will scan your appearance to confirm your identity, credit and debit cards will no longer exist because they will be on your phones. There will be a self-serve station where you will do all your transactions. Lastly, a personal budgeting savings app that will help you save money based on how much money you make. I look forward to seeing how technology will grow in the future.

In my country of Belize, we use E-cash as a safer means of easier access to safer and fast-paying shopping. No need to rush into the bank for money, just swipe and all are paid for with a discount, easy access, reliable, and fewer streets. Our e-cash cards are secured with a PIN code to prevent thieves or robbers from accessing someone's money. If stolen the cardholder can contact the bank for the cancellation of the card's whereabouts. It can be tracked and canceled with one phone call to the bank and can know where it was found, used, or stolen. It benefits the holder/user for easier access, faster, and reliability. I advise my fellow listeners to switch or use e-cash for a faster, more reliable, and safer service for the people.

My drawing is about kids being inspired to save their money for their future. They are cheering on each other as they make their way up a staircase of books which represents knowledge about how to save and manage money. I chose to use a piggy bank because it was a special gift that my grandma gave me at Christmas to save my money for the future. I chose a book staircase because just this morning I woke up and found books scattered on the floor, I picked it up from one of the books and it said ways to save money, this is my inspiration.

In a vividly colored painting, a child lies dreaming, their thoughts filled with visions of a future shaped by prudent savings. The child’s dreams begin with the simple act of depositing coins into a piggy bank, symbolizing the timelessness of savings.

The imaginary paintings of the child's dream expanding into a prosperous future illustrate the profound impact of early financial literacy. As children learn to save and invest, they will also develop an understanding of monetary responsibility and the importance of interactive planning.

Thus, the idea of saving in a piggy bank as depicted in the painting becomes a metaphor for the foundational skills that will guide children through the complexities of tomorrow’s financial landscape. As they dream and save, they pave the way for a future where their aspirations are not only envisioned but achieved.