From great white sharks to powerful owls, the children of the Shoalhaven have astounded judges with their ability to meld raw creativity with the message of conservation.
To mark National Threatened Species Day on September 7, Council hosts an art competition to raise awareness of our threatened species and our rich natural environment. Open to all primary-aged students in the Shoalhaven, the 2023 theme 'Hollows for Homes' saw more than 100 entries from across the region.
Mayor Amanda Findley said the artworks were a powerful display of our future generation's talent and compassion.
"We know our school community always delivers beautiful art, but this year's entries have been absolutely next level," said Cr Findley.
"The way our children can convey a message of understanding and hope in a creative fashion is truly inspiring," she said.
"Class entries also show a deep commitment from teachers who have gone to great lengths to inspire and encourage their pupils."
Entries were both individual and from classes, with children encouraged to be creative and provide a summary of what they, or their class, had learnt about the species chosen.
Winners were divided into three categories based on age. The winners are:
Years 5 -6
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Years 3 – 4
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Years K – 2
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Winners receive a range of prizes from Shoalhaven Zoo tickets to book packs for participating schools. The winning artworks will be on display in the Nowra Library from Wednesday 13 September or check out the artwork here.
