Artwork by three local students will feature on the cover of Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland’s Christmas card this year.
Ms Cleeland invited students from across the region to design a card that reflects what they love best about their local area, with a touch of Christmas.
Hundreds of entries were received, with Clare Bickerton (St John’s Primary School in Euroa), Evie Holland (Puckapunyal Primary School), and Macey Shields (St Mary’s College Seymour) chosen as the winners for their brilliant designs.
“I was looking for a design that meaningfully represented our great part of the state, and I was very impressed with the way these students captured the spirit of Christmas in our region,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Our young students have incredible artistic talent and the designs they created were outstanding.
“The students took inspiration from a range of places and facets of life in our electorate, including our native animals, our warm Australian summer, as well as some classic drawings of Santa, reindeers, and Christmas trees.
“Looking through the beautiful designs our local students created was a wonderful way to end the year, and I sincerely thank the students and schools for taking the time to design a Christmas card for me this year.”
While Clare, Evie, and Macey were announced as the overall winners, designs from 12 other students from schools across the region will be featured on the back of Ms Cleeland’s card.
These include Sammy (Heathcote Primary School), Lani (Nagambie Primary School), Lily (Stanhope Primary School), Lucas (St Patrick’s Kilmore), Dusty (Broadford Primary School), Jaymz (Seymour College), Finley (St Joseph’s Nagambie), Sully (St Joseph’s Benalla), Vince (St Mary’s Rushworth), Zara (Girgarre Primary School), Nyah (Euroa Primary School), and Maddi (Benalla P-12).
“In the eyes of our children, Christmas is about being together, sharing a meal, and making lasting memories,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Our littlest people remind us of the true spirit of the season through their creativity, and show us that presence is more important than presents.
“This competition celebrates the talent of our young artists and the spirit of our community.”
