Judging of the entries in the Loddon Healthy Minds Network Art Competion is now complete. The winning artwork and images of all the entries can be viewed below.
In an effort to continue to raise awareness of mental health within the Loddon community, the Loddon Healthy Minds Network has conducted their art competition again this year.
We received 305 eligible entries across 10 schools in the Loddon region, ranging from Grade Prep to Year 12, our largest amount of entries since the competition begun.
2023 Art Competition
Best In Schools: Art supplies valued at $70 - Bridget Perryman Grade 5 from Boort District School
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DESCRIPTION: No matter what, always be kind to your mind
Senior Students in Yrs. 9 -12: 1st Prize art supplies valued at $50, 2nd Prize art supplies valued at $20 (Per school)
1st Prize Boort District School Laci Streader Year 8
THEME: Be Kind To Your Mind
DESCRIPTION: Be Kind To Your Mind
2nd Prize Boort District School Caitlin Zanker Year 10
THEME: Be Kind To Your Mind
DECRIPTION: Smiley, Things that make me happy
1st Prize Wedderburn College P-12 Keysya Pamboedi Year 9
THEME: Mental Health No More Stigma
DESCRIPTION: In the back of my mind. Sometimes your mind is the enemy
2nd Prize Wedderburn College P-12 Jade Cramp Year 9
THEME: Be Kind To Your Mind
DESCRIPTION: Blood, sweat and tears, let others help you.
Middle School Grades 5 - Yrs 8: 1st Prize art supplies valued at $50, 2nd Prize art supplies valued at $20 (Per school)
1st Prize Boort District School Archer Lee Grade 6
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Even if you're behind, just don't give up keep going
2nd Prize Boort District School Cleo Velleley Grade 6
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Always look on the bright side. Even if your going through dark times, look for the light
1st Prize Wedderburn College Isabelle Arnup Grade 6
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Be kind to your mind
2nd Prize Wedderburn College Ava Rose Year 7
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Always try to be happy and kind because that will make you feel good
1st Prize St Marys Catholic Primary School Ruby Scolari Grade 6
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Glass Pebble Beach California, relax your mind
2nd Prize St Marys Catholic Primary School Ryan Isaac Grade 5
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Minecraft farmer, don't give up playing Minecraft
1st Prize St Patricks Catholic Primary School Jace Pacala Grade 5
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: You are your own best friend
2nd Prize St Patricks Catholic Primary School Reece Fernandez Grade 6
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Just don't give up, keep persisting
1st Prize Bridgewater Primary School Rylea Bailey Grade 6
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: I am possible, I can do anything I put my mind to
2nd Prize Bridgewater Primary School Bruce Bennie Grade 5
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Just don't give up
1st Prize Inglewood Primary School William Canham Grade 6
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Zen, breathe, relax and don't give up
2nd Prize Inglewood Primary School Ryan Ing Grade 6
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Open your mind, think good thoughts, get rid of bad ones
1st Prize Pyramid Hill P-10 College Ayeshia Michaella Year 8
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Knowledge is everything. A kind mind has to have knowledge of right and wrong so you decide if it is wrong or not, it gives guidance and direction to choose the right path
2nd Prize Pyramid Hill P-10 College Siri Harrison Year 7
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Looking on the bright side
1st Prize Tarnagulla Primary School Shiloh Bass Grade 6
THEME: Just don't give up
DECRIPTION: Just don't give up
2nd Prize Tarnagulla Primary School - No second entry
1st Prize East Loddon P-12 Matilda Smith Year 8
THEME: Be kind to your mind
DECRIPTION: Think positive kind words to your mind
2nd Prize East Loddon P-12 - No second entry
Junior Grades 3 - 4: Colouring poster Theme "What makes you happy"
1st Prize art supplies valued at $20, 2nd Prize art supplies valued at $10 (Per school)
1st Prize Home School Molly N Grade 4
2nd Prize Home School - No second entry
1st Prize Pyramid Hill P-10 College Olivia S Grade 3
2nd Prize Pyramid Hill P-10 College Xanthe F Grade 4
1st Prize Inglewood Primary School Skyla N Grade 4
2nd Prize Inglewood Primary School Jed P Grade 4
1st Prize St Marys Catholic Primary School Olivia M Grade 4
2nd Prize St Marys Catholic Primary School Lucy M Grade 3
1st Prize St Patricks Catholic Primary School Svea A Grade 4
2nd Prize St Patricks Catholic Primary School Ize P Grade 4
1st Prize East Loddon P-12 Emily L Grade 4
2nd Prize East Loddon P-12 Holly G Grade 4
1st Prize Bridgewater Primary School Ryan F Grade 4
2nd Prize Bridgewater Primary School - No second entry
1st Prize Boort District School Carrie B Grade 4
2nd Prize Boort District School Indigo S Grade 3
1st Prize Tarnagulla Primary school Archie R Grade 3
2nd Prize Tarnagulla Primary school Olivia W Grade 4
Junior Grades Prep - 2: Colouring poster Theme "Believe in you"
1st Prize art supplies valued at $20, 2nd Prize art supplies valued at $10 (Per school)
1st Prize St Marys Catholic Primary School Emmett H Grade 2
2nd Prize St Marys Catholic Primary School Nakodah M Grade Prep
1st Prize St Patricks Catholic Primary School Aziel D Grade Prep
2nd Prize St Patricks Catholic Primary School Phoebe B Grade 2
1st Prize Pyramid Hill P-10 College Amelia S Grade Prep
2nd Prize Pyramid Hill P-10 College Hayley S Grade 1
1st Prize Home School Tilly N Grade 2
2nd Prize Home School - No second entry
1st Prize Tarnagulla Primary School Lucy B Grade 1
2nd Prize Tarnagulla Primary School Billy W Grade 2
1st Prize Bridgewater Primary School Emily B Grade 2
2nd Prize Bridgewater Primary School Amaya W Grade 1
1st Prize Boort District School Sebastian H Grade 1
2nd Prize Boort District School Keira H Grade 1
1st Prize Inglewood Primary School Jaxon N Grade 2
2nd Prize Inglewood Primary School Madelyn L Grade 2
1st Prize East Loddon P-12 Lisa W Grade 2
2nd Prize East Loddon P-12 Ilah P Grade 2
