Central Coast Council is thrilled to announce that Woodport Public School student, Autumn was recently named the National Winner in the Year 3–4 category of the National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition.

Autumn’s winning artwork, chosen from thousands of entries nationwide, illustrates the essential connection between the health of our waterways and the quality of our drinking water.

Council Director Water and Sewer, Danielle Hargreaves said the poster is an inspired expression of Council’s water conservation and sustainability themes.

“The National Water Week Annual Poster Competition inspires young people to have a greater awareness of our precious water resource. We are absolutely delighted to have a local student recognised for her artwork and encourage more schools to join the celebration of water conservation next year,” Ms Hargreaves said.

“The poster competition was just one of Council’s activities for 2024 National Water Week, held in October each year. Our education team reached 1,700 students through its primary education program and received over 180 responses to our community survey used to gauge community water literacy at pop-ups around the Coast.

“Additionally, as part of National Water Week, Costa Georgiadis from ABC’s Gardening Australia live streamed on Council’s Facebook page during Water Night showing us how easy it can be to make sustainable choices at home—receiving over 3,000 streams! It’s great to see our community get involved with our water education opportunities.”

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said it was a pleasure to present Autumn Lo with the well-deserved award and thanks all the local students who participated in the poster competition.

“Autumn’s artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our environment, to love water and use it wisely.

“Council proudly acknowledges Autumn’s success and recognises all participating primary school students across the Central Coast for their creativity and commitment to water conservation. Students were encouraged to design, draw or paint a poster focused on important local water issues. It’s great to see that the National Water Week Annual Poster Competition is helping to foster a water-smart community,” Mayor McKinna said.

To read Council’s Water and Sewer Community Engagement and Education Strategy, search ‘water and sewer education strategy’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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