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Join the Calendar for Cultural Diversity 2026 Competition!

Carlingford West Public School is excited to invite all students to participate in the annual Calendar for Cultural Diversity Art Competition! 

This wonderful initiative celebrates intercultural understanding, cultural and linguistic diversity, and community harmony across NSW public schools.

Each year, the Calendar for Cultural Diversity showcases the remarkable creative talents of public school students from across the state. 

The 2027 calendar theme is "Our Community, Many Stories", encouraging students to explore and express the rich tapestry of cultures and stories that make up our community.

In addition to reflecting this theme, entries can also incorporate the lunar year element featured in the calendar. For 2027, this is the Lunar Year of the Goat / Koala, symbolising unique connections between cultural traditions and Australian identity.

Students are welcome to create their artworks individually or collaborate in groups. The competition is open to all stages, with one winning entry selected from each of the following stages:

• Early Stage 1 
• Stage 1
• Stage 2

• Stage 3

   

The four winning artworks from Carlingford West Public School will be submitted for potential inclusion in the prestigious 2027 Calendar for Cultural Diversity and will be announced in the Week 8 Newsletter. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our vibrant multicultural community through creativity and art. Start brainstorming and let your imagination tell your story!

Submission details:

• Artwork due by 31st August 2026 to Mrs Strickland (EALD room) or class teacher. 
• Please submit your artwork with the following information on a separate page: 
• name of artist/s 
• year/s
• title of artwork
• description relating to the work on the relevant annual theme (approximately 25 – 50 words)

We look forward to seeing your incredible creations that celebrate the many stories of our community!