Enter writing piece or artwork for Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards: secondary school division

To enter 

1. Secondary school students are invited to create an artwork, write an essay or construct a poem that responds to ‘As a young person, what does Reconciliation mean to you?’

   There are two categories: Years 7 to 10 and Years 11 to 12

2. The written piece can take the form of a poem or an essay and must be no longer than 500 words
3. Artworks must be completed on a single A3 sized piece of paper with no additional pieces hanging beyond the edges
4. Entries must be submitted as a Word document via our online application form by 19 April 2024, 5pm
5. Students currently attending a secondary school within the Municipality of Bayside are eligible to enter
6. Maximum of 1 entry per student

Important Dates

• Applications close on Friday 19 April 2024, 5pm
• All applicants will be notified on the outcome of their application by 24 May 2024
• The exhibition of 20 Finalist pieces will be held from 27 May to 29 July 2024 at Bayside City Council Corporate Centre, 76 Royal Ave, Sandringham VIC 3191
• Winners will be announced at the Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday 25 May 2024.

More information

For any enquiries or if you require assistance in entering multiple works, please contact the Community Engagement and Education Officer: artslearning@bayside.vic.gov.au or telephone 9599 4720.

Terms and Conditions of entry

View the Terms and Conditions of entry.