Two Geelong primary students have won $500 each for water sustainability projects at their schools after showcasing their creative talents.
Manifold Heights Primary School grade 6 student Emily Foot was among the Geelong winners in Barwon Water’s annual poster competition.
Her colourful entry was one of 760 in the competition, with Barwon Water announcing four winners last Tuesday during National Water Week.
The winners will receive a $150 prize pack and $500 for a water sustainability project at their school, with advice and assistance from Barwon Water.
The winning posters went into a Victorian competition for National Water Week and went on display at Royal Geelong Show.
Seven Geelong students, including the winners, made the final 12 of the competition themed “water for me, water for all”.
Barwon Water publicist Cassie Milner said the theme encouraged students to think about water usage on a day-to-day basis and how to protect it for future generations.
“We received terrific entries from local students who illustrated the importance of water with beautiful colour and creativity.”
Ms Milner congratulated every student who entered the competition for spreading the “message about the value of our precious natural resource”.
“We look forward to working with the winning students and their schools on sustainable water projects that will inspire students continue their great water-saving efforts.”
