Gallery

A snapshot of our wonderful 2019 launch at Kotska Hall... thank you for your generosity!

NEWS - JUNE 2019...
Congratulations to Ms Peggy O'Neal, AO, on the occasion of her 2019 Queen's Birthday honour, Officer of the Order of Australia (General Division), awarded in recognition of her distinguished service to Australian rules football, superannuation and finance law and the advancement of women in leadership roles.

Our keynote speaker was Ms Peggy O'Neal, President, Richmond Football Club

I had a great time and was truly inspired by the students’ work and the choir’s beautiful singing.

Autumn Birch Trees
by Kahlila, Year 6,
St James' Primary School, Brighton

Created by Julia, Year 9,
Star of the Sea College,
Brighton

A Drop of Simplicity
by Ishika
John Paul College, Frankston

Memory, by Megan, Year 11,
Aquinas College,
Ringwood

Created by Brendan,
Year 12,
De La Salle College,
Malvern

Created by Denver,
Year 9,
St Peter's College,
Cranbourne

Created by Alannah,
Year 9,
Marymede College,
South Morang

Indigneous Bush Medicine Leaves
by Nieve, Year 1,
St James' Primary School,
Brighton

2017: our keynote speaker in action - Glenn Manton

Glenn was a truly engaging keynote speaker - he had all, regardless of age, hanging on his words as he wove his stories and moved around the stage in his uniquely expressive way.

Glenn proved how committed he is to provoking positive thoughts and actions in the youth of today; his book Authentic was also given to the Yr 10 and above award winners.

2016: some samples of artwork from the Connection + Renewal anthology

Jana, Year 11,
Star of the Sea College, Brighton

Tonia, Year 12,
Marymede Catholic College

Minh-Hoa, Yr 9,
Catholic Regional College, North Keilor

The front cover, Girl on the Border by Eliza, a Year 11 student at Star of the Sea College, Brighton, Victoria.
"I read about this girl in a media article. She lives near the border of India and Pakistan. Her photo was so breathtaking that I decided to draw her. I also drew the actual map of the border over her face as it connects her with where she lives and her everyday experiences".

Daniel ,Year 12, Salesian College, Chadstone

Kristen, Yr 8, Catholic Regional College Melton

Nathan, Year 12, Lavalla Catholic College

Kimberly, Yr 10,
St Peter’s College, Cranbourne

The back cover, Lorne Pier by Thomas, a Year 7 student at De La Salle College, Malvern, Victoria. Thomas told us at the launch that this is one of his favourite places.