Local students make waves in National Water Week poster competition

Water-wise students are being celebrated this week with Greater Western Water (GWW) announcing the winners of the 2024 National Water Week poster competition. 

Creative youngsters from 47 schools, kindergartens and early learning centres across GWW’s service area entered this year’s competition. 

Winners came from Point Cook, Melton, Wyndham Vale, Derrimut, Gisborne, New Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh, Truganina, Williamstown and Carlton. 

GWW’s General Manager, Strategy and Partnerships, Kessia Thomson said there were a record 1240 entries this year from students across 10 municipalities within the region. 

“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. 

National Water Week Poster Competition winners from Manor Lakes Primary School proudly holding their certificates.

“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.” 

First prize winners in each category were automatically entered into the state awards and four local students went on to win first, joint first, second and third prizes in four of the five state level categories. 

Greater Western Water awarded Manor Lakes P-12 College in Wyndham Vale this year’s school prize of $500 towards a sustainable project. This prize was sponsored by Southern Rural Water. 

See the full list of our regional winners and check out the winning posters and watch Minister for Water Harriet Shing announcing the winners below: 

The Australian Water Association hosts National Water Week which runs from 21-27 October this year. The aim is to promote the value of water across Australia, inspiring individuals, education providers, communities and organisations to work together to raise community awareness and understanding of water-related issues.