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On behalf of the Office of Matt Gregg MP – Federal Member for Deakin to invite your school and its students to participate in the inaugural 2026 Deakin Christmas Card Art Competition. This is the first time Matt is running this competition, creating an exciting opportunity for young people across Deakin to showcase their creativity and imagination. The competition is designed to encourage students to express their ideas through art and celebrate the creativity of young people in our community. The winning artwork will feature on the front cover of Matt’s 2026 Christmas card, which will be distributed to constituents, community organisations, local leaders and other members of the Deakin community. The student whose artwork is selected as the winning entry will receive a $200 Visa gift card.  

Rules and entry requirements: The competition is open to students in Grades 1–6 attending primary schools across the electorate of Deakin. Students are invited to create an original Christmas-themed artwork on A4-sized paper. There is no specific design or artistic style required. Any suitable artistic medium may be used, including pencils, crayons, coloured pencils, markers or paint. All submitted artwork must be the student's own original work and should be appropriate for reproduction on a Christmas card. Identification: Please write the student’s full name, grade and the name of their school clearly on the back of the artwork. This will help our office correctly identify and contact the winning student. 

Key Dates and Submissions All entries must be submitted to the school by Monday, 12 October 2026. We will coordinate the collection of entries directly from participating schools following the closing date. Further details regarding collection arrangements will be provided closer to the submission date. We would greatly appreciate your school's support in sharing this opportunity with students and encouraging them to participate. We hope that this inaugural competition will provide an enjoyable and meaningful opportunity for young people across Deakin to showcase their artistic talents and contribute to something special for the local community. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office.