From the Art Room
Steam Punk and Robots Gallery
The Art room was transformed into the Steampunk and Robots Gallery for Education week! Students spent their art session viewing artworks created by all year levels, discussed the different art forms and completed some drawings from observation. We were very impressed with the quality of the artworks in our gallery and even more impressed by the respectful nature in which the students explored and discussed these creations. Thank you to all our Billanook artists for contributing to such a wonderful collection of interesting artworks!
Artworks on display:
Foundation’s Robots were printed using black paint and junk materials to stamp a variety of shapes.
Level 1 & 2’s Robots were modelled using clay and painted with black ink and metallic silver paint. Students twisted pipe cleaners to connect nuts, bolts and washers for arms and legs.
Level 3 & 4’s Symmetrical Insects were carefully cut from paper decorated with metallic frottage. Students embellished their frames using textured junk materials and painted them with a dry brushing technique.
Level 5 & 6’s Steampunk Constructions were assembled using junk materials and painted with a dry brushing technique to achieve an old, rusty effect.
Miss Tyrrell & Mrs West
The 2025 National Water Week Poster Competition is now open!
🎨 Get your pencils, paintbrushes, or tablets ready — the National Water Week Poster Competition is back! This year’s theme is ‘Water Heroes: Save Every Drop’. 💧
To celebrate National Water Week (20–26 October 2025), we’re inviting all creative kids from early learning to Year 6 to join in and show us what being a Water Hero means to them! Whether it’s a colourful drawing, a clever painting, or a cool digital design, show us your water-saving superpowers. 🤩
To enter, just snap a photo of your poster (A3 or A4 size) and upload it using the link below.
🕔 Entries close at 5pm on Friday, 12 September 2025🏆
Winners will be announced during National Water Week!
For all the details, entry conditions, and a handy Educator’s Guide, head to: www.nationalwaterweek.com.au
Let’s get creative — and help save every drop!
🖍️ Categories
- Preschool (Individual & Collaborative)
- Foundation
- Years 1–2
- Years 3–4
- Years 5–6
There’s a spot for every young artist!
🎁Great prizes up for grabs!
- Students have the chance to win gift cards worth $75, $100 or even $150 — just for getting creative and sharing their poster!
Participating schools will go into the draw to win a 3-year membership to the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP), valued at $450!
We can't wait to see you bring your Water Heroes to life!