Art, Design & Technology

Sandibald House Portrait Competition – Entries Open!

The first ever Sandibald competition (our own Archibald-style house portrait event) is in full swing! We’ve been delighted to see fantastic entries already coming in — but there is still time to get involved. The competition is open to all students from Years 7 to 12.

Each valid entry earns 5 house points, so it’s a great opportunity to contribute to your house while showcasing your creative talents. You may submit work in any 2D art form — drawing, painting, collage, photography, printmaking, digital media — the choice is yours!

Entries will be accepted up until Week 1, Term 3. The house event will take place in Term 3 – Week 3 with winners revealed. Please submit your work to Penny Fernandez.

We can’t wait to see what creative portraits our students produce!

Year 7-9 Art Academy Update – Group Mural in Progress

Our Year 7-9 Art Academy students have been making fantastic progress on their collaborative mural project this term. The mural — which features an ocean theme — is really coming to life thanks to excellent teamwork and creative energy.

The group has been working closely with visiting artist Sarah Low, learning about mural techniques, composition, and collaborative design. It’s inspiring to see the students' ideas taking shape on a large scale — we look forward to sharing the completed work soon.

Art Academy Applications for 2026

Looking ahead — applications for the 2026 Art Academy Enhancement Program will close on 1st August. Students in Years 7-9 in 2026 are eligible to apply.

This program offers a unique chance to work with visiting artists across

a range of mediums and learn from two experienced art teachers. It is designed

to enhance your artistic skills, inspire creativity, and provide hands-on

experience in various art forms.

If you are passionate about art and design and would like to be part of this exciting enhancement program, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please fill out the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/1ZKy2ZdAug

The selection process will involve two stages: 

1. An initial selection workshop on Thursday, August 7th, where first-round selections will be made. 
2. Shortlisted students will then be invited to attend a brief one-on-one interview the following week to finalise selections.

You do not need to reapply if you are already in the Art Academy program.

Penny Fernandez 

ADT Domain Leader / Art Academy Coordinator