Students inspire action with prize winning art  

Gippsland Water made a splash this week by announcing the winners of its National Water Week poster competition.

In April, schools, kindergartens and early learning centres across Gippsland were invited to submit poster designs for National Water week, which reminds people to use water wisely and celebrates innovation and achievements in the water industry.

Managing director Sarah Cumming congratulated the prize winners and acknowledged the talent of the young people who submitted entries.  

“Well done to our young artists who’ve brilliantly captured this year’s poster competition theme, ‘Water for all, inspiring action’,” Ms Cumming said.  

“And congratulations to Trafalgar Primary School, who were randomly selected in a draw to win $500 for a sustainability project or STEM resources.”

Ms Cumming said this year’s National Water Week theme, ‘Accelerating Action’, aligned with the organisation’s Caretakers for tomorrow campaign focus.  

“The theme challenges us all to acknowledge water’s pivotal role in climate action and take concrete steps towards lasting change,” Ms Cumming said.

“As an organisation, we’re focused on preserving the health of our waterways and the ecosystems that sustain them so they’re here for generations to come.

“We're investing in renewable energy, building resilient infrastructure and protecting vulnerable plant and animal species.

“We’re also educating the community about the importance of water, not just for personal wellbeing, but for the health of the waterways and the environment.

“It’s also a good reminder that there are steps we can all take to help preserve our precious resources for future generations,” Ms Cumming said.  

Local entrants were also entered in a statewide competition, with Godric from Traralgon Early Learning Centre and Maffra’s Glassford Street Kindergarten both placing third in the state Early Learning categories.

Local prize winners were:  

Early Learning (individual) - Godric, Traralgon Early Learning Centre

Early Learning (collaborative) - Glassford Street Uniting Kindergarten, Maffra  

Foundation – Ayla, St Vincent de Paul Primary School Morwell

Year 1-2 – Sophie, Mirboo North Primary School

Year 3-4 – Amy, St Gabriel’s Primary School Traralgon

Year 5-6 – Ruby, Heyfield Primary School

To learn more about National Water Week visit www.nationalwaterweek.org