Water-wise students, including one from Hobsons Bay, are among the winners of the 2024 National Water Week poster competition.
Pippa from Williamstown North Primary School took out first place in the year 5 and 6 competition, winning a $100 gift voucher for her efforts.
47 schools, kindergartens and early learning centres across GWW’s service area entered this year’s competition.
Other winners came from schools in Point Cook, Melton, Wyndham Vale, Derrimut, Gisborne, New Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh, Truganina and various other locations in in Greater Western Water’s (GWW) service area.
GWW’s general manager, strategy and partnerships, Kessia Thomson said there were a record 1240 entries this year from students at 47 schools and kindergartens across 10 municipalities.
“We had so many brilliant posters this year, all beautifully reflecting the theme “Water for all, Inspiring Action”, which highlights the vital role water plays in connecting people and communities,” Ms Thomson said.
“Congratulations to all the entrants and our lucky winners – we loved judging your work. It’s great to see so many inspiring young role models advocating for responsible water use and protection of our planet’s most precious resource for future generations.”
The 2024 National Water Week runs from October 21-27 with the aim of promoting the value of water across Australia and inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to work together to raise awareness and understanding of water-related issues.
A full list of winners and their entries can be viewed at: www.gww.com.au/about/community/national-water-week
