Twenty-one primary schools are represented in the list of prizewinners in the 2011 Aunties & Uncles colouring-in competition judged at CareSouth’s Head Office in Nowra today.
More than 1000 forms were received from primary school students in Wollongong, Kiama, Jamberoo, Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay. The entries were judged according to accuracy, creativity and sense of colour.
Year 1 Winning Colouring Form
Organiser of the competition Jo Munro, said, “We are overwhelmed by the number of entries that we received and are delighted that many more children and families are aware of this fantastic program.
“This year’s colouring form depicts children enjoying a day of outdoor activities at the beach—including fishing, surfing, kite-flying, soccer, gardening and building sand castles,” she said. “It is a graphic illustration of how this program lifts children from the stress of their home life and gives them memories and experiences that they will treasure for a lifetime.
“Our judging panel included Mary Preece, Education Manager, Bundanon Trust; artist Robyn Sharp; Lindsay Crethar, colouring form illustrator and graphic designer; and Lorraine Young, a CareSouth representative,” said Ms Munro.
Our judging panel included (L to R): CareSouth Rep Lorraine Young; Mary Preece, Education Manager, Bundanon Trust; artist Robyn Sharp; Lindsay Crethar, colouring form illustrator and graphic designer
Aunties & Uncles Program Manager Clare Wilson said: “We hope this competition will help to raise awareness of this important and life changing program.
Aunties & Uncles Program Manager Clare Wilson said: “We hope this competition will help to raise awareness of this important and life changing program. Aunties & Uncles works by providing children with a volunteer extended ‘family’. Sometimes children are linked with just an Aunt or an Uncle and sometimes with a couple. ‘Aunts’ and ‘Uncles’ are over 21, from all walks of life, who have a friendly caring nature, enjoy spending time with children, and are able to provide a safe place for a child.”
Research has shown that a preventative program such as Aunties & Uncles can alleviate the stress many families face and, by linking children with appropriate role models, contributes to children developing into well-adjusted adults. The average contact is just one weekend a month but makes a world of difference to each child.
“We now have more than 75 volunteer aunties and uncles between Helensburgh and Batemans Bay. But there are so many children still in need. Our vision is to be able to link every child that is referred to us with an appropriate volunteer family,” said Ms Wilson.
Anyone interested in joining the program who is over 21 and happy to consent to a working with children check can contact CareSouth on 1300 554 260.
2011 Aunties & Uncles Colouring in Competition Winners
Runner Up disabilities, family pass to Australian Museum
Sam Price, Gerringong Public School
Winner disabilities, family pass to Mogo Zoo
Joseph Renwick, Home Schooled
Kindergarten Runner Up, family pass to Australian Museum
Elias Logue, St. John Vianneys Primary School
Kindergarten Winner, family pass to a show at Merrigong Theatre, Wollongong
Tyrone Liberti, Hayes Park Public School
Year 1 Runner Up, family pass to the Australian Maritime Museum
Mia Logue, St. John Vianneys Primary School
Year 1 Winner, family pass to Nowra Wildlife Park
Riley Kihl, Tomerong Public School
Year 2 Runner Up, family pass to the Australian Maritime Museum
Ashlyn Fisher, Keiraville Primary School
Year 2 Winner, family pass to Dolphin Watch Cruises
Thomas Razmovski, St. Francis of Assisi School
Year 3 Runner Up, family pass to the Illawarra Fly
Eric Abela, Oak Flats Primary School
Year 3 Winner, family pass to the National Zoo and Aquarium
Logan Charlton, Albion Park Public School
Year 4 Runner Up , family pass to the National Zoo and Aquarium
Nikita Sica, St. Anthony’s Primary School
Year 4 Winner, family pass to Questacon, Canberra
Lucinda O’Dowd, Nowra Christian School
Year 5 Runner Up, family pass to the Australian Museum
Hayley Bradbury, Stella Maris Catholic School
Year 5 Winner, family pass to Jamberoo Action Park
Emily Bradstock, Callala Public School
Year 6 Runner Up, family pass to the Sydney Aquarium or Sydney Wildlife Park
Jasmine Charlton, Albion Park Public School
Year 6 Winner, Sydney Harbour Bridge climb for two people
Robert Allen, Greenwell Point
Highly Commended, family pass to an Historic Houses Trust property
Jamie-Lee Burkett, Nowra East Public School
Highly Commended, family pass to an Historic Houses Trust property
Tahlia Golder, St. Mary’s Primary School
Highly Commended, double pass to Imax Sydney
Meika Durden, St. Bernard’s School
Highly Commended, Pass to tour ANZ Stadium
Lewis Lennon-Carless, Shoalhaven Anglican School
Highly Commended, Pass to tour ANZ Stadium
Juliet Losa, St. Anthony’s Catholic School
Highly Commended, Pass to tour ANZ Stadium
Layla Wang, Kangaroo Valley Public School
Highly Commended, Pass to tour ANZ Stadium
Isabelle Gulaj, Stanwell Park Public School
Photo contact: Katie Martha, PR Officer, mob 0419 605 054. For more photos of the competition, go to CareSouth’s Facebook page.
