The 15th Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition celebrates and explores children’s creative, artistic and reflective ability.
About 12,000 students in Year 5 and 6 students from schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney, Wollongong and Bathurst took part in the annual project this year.
They engaged in the Sydney Religious Education Curriculum and verses from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke to produce artworks and accompanying reflections that spoke to their understanding of the Christmas story.
The students are contributing to the evangelising mission of the Church and, together with their teachers, are to be congratulated on the artistic and faith-filled quality of their work.
The young artists featured in this online exhibition had their artwork selected from over 720 submissions; 27 were awarded prizes.
Year 5 Winners
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| Emily Benefiel St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bulli Silent Witness |
Leila Vann Akker St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bulli Journey Rising |
Emilia Vicano Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Carnes Hill The Holy Journey of the Magi |
Mia Murray St Francis De Sales Catholic Primary School, Woolooware The Brightest Shining Star |
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| Tim Coddington St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Dubbo The Journey of Happiness |
Digby Evans St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Molong A Glorious Night |
Darcy Ibarra Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Menai The Loving Gaze |
| Oliver Connelly St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Camden Over and Over We Celebrate |
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| Monique Summa St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Thirroul Mary’s Dress |
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Year 6 Winners
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| Eden Butler St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Bowral Creation’s Hope |
Jack Wilson St Clare’s Catholic Primary School, Narellan Vale The Annunciation Winner: School Club Encouragement Award |
Emily Demetriou Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, Caringbah One Step at a Time |
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| Isaac Ostini St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Molong A Mother’s Miracle |
Neve Dignam St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bulli Hope within Reach |
Elsie Smith Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, Caringbah Journey to the Moment |
| Nikolas Kuk St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park Shining Bright Star, Lead the Way |
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| Molly Lucas St Ambrose’s Catholic Primary School, Concord West Let faith Lighten Your Load |
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| Sienna Maciel St Joan or Arc Catholic Primary School, Haberfield The Gift |
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