Local students recognised in National Water Week competition

More than 2320 students from across Greater Western Water's service area have showcased their creativity in this year's National Water Week competition.

Announced today to mark the start of National Water Week, children and students from early learning up to year 8 put their own spin on this year's theme, Water Heroes: Make Every Drop Count.

Students used painting, drawing, digital media and other creative materials to demonstrate how they can be water heroes and help save water for everyone.

Students from schools and centres in Bacchus Marsh, Hoppers Crossing, Manor Lakes, New Gisborne, Parkville, Point Cook, Richmond, Sunshine, and Werribee took home first, second or third place prizes across the competition's age categories.

Water saving tips, the importance of water in everyday life and the need to protect this precious resource were among the themes showcased in this year's poster designs.

GWW's General Manager of Strategy and Partnerships, Kessia Thomson said the competition helped build water literacy by encouraging children and young people to explore the value of water through art and creativity.

"National Water Week is a great opportunity for young people to think about the important role water plays in our lives and the simple actions they can take to save water every day.

"Congratulations to our winners and everyone who took part. The entries were outstanding, and it was fantastic to see so many creative ideas showing how we can all play a part in making every drop count."

First prize winners in each age group were automatically entered into the state awards, and five local entries went on to win second and third prizes.

The competition was open to children and students from early learning and kindergarten through to year 8, with individual prizes valued at up to $100.

GWW also awarded Cambridge Primary School in Hoppers Crossing this year's school prize of $500 to put towards a sustainable project. This prize was sponsored by Southern Rural Water.

See the full list of winners and view the winning posters. 

The National Water Week poster competition is proudly supported by the Australian Water Association (AWA) and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action's School Water Efficiency Program (SWEP).

Lauren from Riverwalk Primary School won 1st prize in her category for her poster

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