St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra
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Nowra NSW 2541
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NEWS FROM DEFENCE

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ANZAC ART COMPETITION 2025 WINNER

LUCY BACALES - YEAR 8

RSL NSW, the Department of Education, Catholic Schools NSW and the Association of Independent Schools NSW launched an art competition for NSW school students.

Not only was Lucy a finalist, but Lucy's artwork was  chosen for the cover of the 2025 service program. 

All finalists, including winners, receive:

A session with the Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence.

Artwork on display at the Anzac Memorial in April 2025

Finalist certificate and medal

Invitation to the 2025 RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Service and Exhibition Launch.

In addition, winning artists also get:

An invitation to attend the 2025 NSW ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Martin Place as VIPs
Artwork featured on the cover of the 2025 RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Service Program.

Finalists and Winning Entries

?? Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Art Competition! ??
?Primary School Winner: 'Remembering the past, cherishing the present'
?Primary School Highly Commended: 'In Memory's Hourglass: 110 years off ANZAC'
?Primary School Highly Commended: 'Remembrance of 110 years'
?Secondary School Winner: 'They Shall not Grow Old'
?Secondary School Highly Commended: 'Footprints of the Brave: A Soldier's Legacy'
?Secondary School Highly Commended: 'Echoes of Valor: 110 years of ANZAC'
These incredible artworks pay respect to the service and sacrifice of servicemen and women of the Australian Defence Force and will be featured on the cover of the 2025 service program of the RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration.
Congratulations to all the students who took part in the competition, learning about the ANZACs and creating beautiful artworks for the theme '110 years of the ANZAC Spirit' ? All finalists’ artwork will be displayed at the Anzac Memorial in April 2025.
You can view the artworks of the winners and finalists here: ? https://rslnsw.org.au/artcompetition/

Congratulations to Lucy for winning the secondary division of the  competition, we are so proud of you, what an amazing achievement.

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TEDDY BEARS PICNIC

Mrs Lawrence, the librarian, kindly hosted a day for teddy bears to visit the library on November 28th. The idea came after Legacy Week. We had an excellent turnout, and all the bears received a treat.  

Thank you, Mrs Lawrence. We all had fun.

    Mrs Julie Lawrence

    Defence School Mentor