Sandibald House Portrait Competition

A Celebration of Creativity and House Spirit

The inaugural Sandibald House Portrait Competition was a truly special event for Sandringham College, bringing together students from Years 7–12 in a celebration of creativity, artistic talent, and house pride.

We were especially honoured to welcome back former student and 2018 Archibald Prize winner Yvette Coppersmith as part of our judging panel, alongside David Hall and Joanna Pham. Yvette’s return to the College after 27 years made the occasion even more memorable.

In Yvette’s own words:

It was very special to be invited as a judge of the inaugural Sandibald House Arts Competition. As much an opportunity to set foot on the Senior Campus for the first time in 27 years! I’m delighted the College has launched the Sandibald to foster creative development across years 7–12. Part of being an artist is the balance of developing a skillset in the visual language, paired with creative imagination. The imagination part cannot be taught, but it can be nurtured. The technical side can be taught, and both evolve over time. So as part of the judging team with Joanna Pham and David Hall, these were the areas we looked for in each artwork. I am grateful for my teachers at Sandringham really strengthening me in both areas, laying a solid foundation for my art practice. Wishing the new generation of creatives continued creative fun + success. Congratulations to all the finalists and the winners.

Competition Results

Year 7 & 8 Category

🥇 1st – Hamish Fawns

🥈 2nd – Catherine Wang

🥉 3rd – Miles Wandel

🏅 4th – Saige Harper🎖 

Honourable Mention – Finn Lord

Year 9 & 10 Category

🥇 1st – Grace McPhail

🥈 2nd – Casper Cullen

🥉 3rd – Dominique Olivieri

🏅 4th – Charlotte Cockerall

🎖 Honourable Mention – Ingrid Bernhardsson

Year 11 & 12 Category

🥇 1st – Ben Hollingsworth

🥈 2nd – Stephanie Halliday

🥉 3rd – Nico Maltarollo

🏅 4th – Alivea Humphries

People’s Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award, voted for by students and staff on the day, was won by Saige Harper for her incredible painting inspired by Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer. Congratulations Saige!

House Places for the Sandibald Event

1️⃣ HOLLANDS (145 points)

2️⃣ WILLIAMSON (115 points)

3️⃣ COPPERSMITH (90 points)

4️⃣ CARR (60 points)

All winners will be presented with their prizes next week in addition to the house points earned, and every entry gained points for their house.

Acknowledgements

A huge thank you to Mr Clifton and the VCE Music Band for providing fantastic live music, and to Mr Kanard and the VM students for running the BBQ fundraiser, helping raise money towards new DSLR cameras for the ADT Domain.

We also extend our thanks to the ADT staff for their support in making this event such a success for our school community.

The Sandibald House Portrait Competition has set a high standard in its first year, and we are already looking forward to seeing the creativity and house spirit it will inspire in the years to come.

Penny Fernandez 

ADT Domain Leader