The Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards are aimed at Bayside primary and secondary school students, bringing awareness of reconciliation to our young people, who are the future of Australia, through art and writing. Entrants are asked to interpret "As a young person, what does reconciliation mean to you?" in their artwork or writing piece.
This year, Dr Joseph Toscano from the Ellen José Memorial Foundation and Bayside City Council Mayor, Cr Hanna El Mouallem, had the challenging responsibility of judging the exceptional finalists and selecting first, second, and third prize winners in the art categories of Prep-Grade 3 and Grade 4-6. Additionally, they awarded a first prize winner for the written category for secondary school students.
Congratulations to the young winners who were awarded their prizes at the Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday 27 May, marking the start of Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June).
Prep - Grade 3 Winners
Iona J, Hampton Primary School - 1st Place
Image credit: Iona J, Hampton Primary School
Cormac E, St Finbars Primary School - 2nd Place
Oscar F, Brighton Beach Primary School - 3rd Place
Grade 4 - 6 Winners
Lola F, St Finbars - 1st Place
Image credit: Lola F, St Finbars
Lily C, Hampton Primary School - 2nd Place
Ada, Hampton Primary School - 3rd Place
