Drawing Us Together - Winners are announced
Earlier this year, students were invited to take part in the Drawing Us Together project, an opportunity to develop a children’s picture book in partnership with an Indigenous author.
Arianna, Kamilla and Jasmine with their winning illustrations
The story, written by Alton Walley, is based on this year’s NAIDOC Message ‘Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up’, focusing on the value of leadership and how we can influence those near to us to make a positive change. Students from local schools submitted illustrations for the book, which then went to a public vote.
On 4 August, a group of St Patrick's College students were invited to attend the Awards presentation and NAIDOC Week ceremony to conclude the project at Campbelltown Mall.
The ceremony began with a Welcome to Country and face painting representing connection to country through waterways. A cleansing ceremony using eucalyptus leaves was also conducted.
Then the winning illustrations were announced - three St Patrick's College students were selected to have their illustrations featured in the book:
Jasmine P - her illustration was chosen for the front cover
Arianna P - her illustration was chosen for page 11
Kamilla P - her illustration was chosen for page 12
These students were presented with a framed copy of their illustration and a copy of the book titled, Being a Big Brother.
Thank you to all of the students, parents, grandparents and other family members and friends who attended the event to support these students.
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