Arts
Arts & Technology Exhibition 2025
On Tuesday evening, November 18, the opening of the Arts & Technology Exhibition was held in the Nalleijerring Performance Centre.
Those attending enjoyed catering by our VET Cookery students and staff led by Yasemin Ziada all while taking in the extraordinary talent and diverse works of this year’s Arts & Technology students.
As with past years the event was exceptionally well attended by students, parents and the wider community reinforcing how positively the arts are regarded at Eltham High School.
The local artist we invited to officially opened our exhibition this year was Jessie Pittard. Jessie is a passionate ceramicist and printmaker and an Eltham High School alumni opening our exhibition this year. Jessie is celebrated local artist renowned for her remarkable portfolio and extensive expertise in pottery. Jessie is an enthusiastic mentor and champion for youth, having earned recognition as an instructor at Montsalvat as part of their Clay Talk program for young artisans.
We were entertained by Year 10 student Blake McCluskey (Year 10, Toner House), who perform two songs. Thank you, Blake for a captivating and confident performance. We look forward to seeing what you can achieve in your future years.
Our Product Design Fashion and Textiles students enhanced our evening with an energetic Fashion Parade. Showcasing hand-made garments and innovative designs integrating sustainable fabric choices and practices. Well done all!
The opening night is an opportunity to recognise the achievements of our students through the awarding of certificates of excellence, along with the announcement of the major award recipients.
The major awards include:
The Peter Brock Bursary Award, The Claire Edgoose Awards for Excellence, The Creative Excellence Award (supported by Vicki Ward), The Wes Muir Acquisition Prize, The Principal's Prize for Excellence in Technology and The Principal’s Acquisition Prize, Montsalvat Art Prize, The Australian Jewellery Supplies Encouragement Award and The Gold & Silversmith Guild of Australia Encouragement Award.
This year we were delighted to announce an additional award: The Tahira Letif Qureshi Award.
We sincerely thank the Brock Family, Andrew and Patricia Edgoose, Vicki Ward, Matt Jones CEO Montsalvat, Sergei Shatrov, Clay Talk, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Australian Jewellery Supplies, The Gold & Silversmith Guild of Australia and the family of the late Wes Muir for their generous support and making these awards possible.
Finally, thank you to the Arts & Technology teachers for their tireless, inspiring, and dedicated teaching and support of our students.
Major Award Winners Arts & Technology Exhibition 2025
Congratulations to this years’ recipients of the major awards:
| The Australian Jewellery Supplies Encouragement Award | Zac Erratt (Year 10, Evererad House) |
| The Gold & Silversmith Guild of Australia Encouragement Award | Hunter Roberts (Year 9, Toner House) |
| The Koodak Jewellery Supplies Encouragement Award | Archer Hopley Thompson (Year 10 Toner House) |
| The Peter Brock Bursary Award | Lucy Moulton (Year 11, Toner House) |
| The Claire Edgoose Awards for Excellence (Junior Awards) | Stevie Sterling (Year 7, Pakana House) & Ava Khuu (Year 7, Everard House) |
| The Claire Edgoose Awards for Excellence (Middle Awards) | Annabelle Lowe (Year 9, Everard House) & Ivy Simpson (Year 10, Toner House) |
| The Claire Edgoose Awards for Excellence (Senior Awards) | Zahli Steidle (Year 11, Pakana House) Sam Buckler (Year 12, Skipper House) |
| The Creative Excellence Award (supported by Vicki Ward) | Emily Dickson (Year 12, Skipper House) |
| The Montsalvat Art Prize | Finn Conley (Year 11, Toner House) |
| The Wes Muir Acquisition Prize | Finn Duff (Year 11, Skipper House) |
| The Principals Prize for Excellence in Technology | Lauren Chambers (Year 12, Everard House) |
| The Principal’s Acquisition Prize | Lachlan Muller (Year 12, Pakana House) |
| The Tahira Latif Qureshi Award | Daniel Powell (Year 11, Everard House) |
Online Exhibition 2025
Our online exhibition is currently being constructed. This features work from our Arts & Technology students across Years 7 - 12, as well as photos from the opening night from our physical exhibition .
EMMA SHELTON, Arts KLA Coordinator
2025 Nillumbeats Short Film Festival
This year, six Eltham High School Media films were selected for the 2025 Nillumbeats Short Film Festival. Their work was screened at Hoyts Greensborough on Tuesday 25 November, and it was fantastic to see our students’ creativity and filmmaking skills showcased on the big screen.
Congratulations to the following filmmakers:
Selected Films
Flip – Flynn Jewell, Anna Marshall, Ebony Bire, Ethem Seker, Joel Gooden, Alyssa Bruce, Jesse Ennis, Nethaniel Scarpaci, Harry Murphy, Emily Moult
Cooked – Nethaniel Scarpaci, Koray Hamit, Anna Marshall
Milk Bar – Finn Conley, Marley Davis
Another Day, Another Disaster – Lachlan Hattam, Yasmin Maiorano, Lorelei Kristof, Maeve Lappin
A Cursed Affair – Finn Conley, Melody O’Shea, Marley Davis, Anja Murray
The Intruder – Asmira Adams, Finn Duff, Jayden Mackay
A huge congratulations to all the students selected for their outstanding work. A special commendation goes to the creators of Flip, awarded Second Prize, and to the team behind Milk Bar, winners of the Funniest Character or Moment award.
Well done to everyone involved – your creativity, teamwork and dedication were clearly on display.
PETER VAPP, Media Teacher