General News
13 August, 2024
Water Week poster comp returns
GWMWater is inviting all local primary, kindergarten and early learning students to enter this year's National Water Week poster competition.
Students across the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions are encouraged to take part in the popular competition.
Last year, there were more than 370 entries from schools and early learning centres, across five age categories.
One local student won a statewide prize.
The age categories are early learning/kindergarten, Prep/foundation, Year 1-2, Year 3-4 and Year 5-6.
Students can win a prize pack worth up to $100 for themselves and $400 for their school to spend on a sustainability project.
This year students are being asked to design, draw or paint a poster that reflects this year’s poster competition theme, ‘Water for all, inspiring action’, which highlights the important role water plays in bringing individuals and communities together.
Winners from GWMWater’s local competition will automatically be entered into the state
competition, with results to be announced during National Water Week from October 21 to 27.
GWMWater manager of communications and engagement Holly Noonan said the competition was a great opportunity for students to learn about the value of water in a way that was fun and engaging.
"We’ve seen some incredible entries over the years that promote water-saving tips (and) the need to protect water as a precious resource and that showcase the local landscape," Ms Noonan said.
“We encourage all local students to get on board and participate and do our region proud."
Entries will close on September 6.
For more information, visit the National Water Week poster competition page https://www.nationalwaterweek.com.au/gwm-water