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Freshen Up - the faces behind our new WHSC Logo  

Hello students, teachers, parents and caregivers! I am Abigail Butcher, the Executive Leader of Creativity here at Wheelers Hill Secondary College, and I'm here to discuss the very exciting re-design of the school logo.  

In the world of academia, school logos are an important symbol of the institution. They are often displayed on school uniforms, letterheads, and promotional materials, serving as a representation of the values and identity of the school. However, it's often that these logos can become outdated over-time or lack the school's spirit in general. This was the case for school students Dakota Nye and Matilda Davies, who decided to take action. 

They discussed the issue in class with their Visual Communication and Design teacher, Mr. Khairi Razaai, and decided to find a solution, rather than simply perceiving it as a problem. They proposed several designs to the school administration and the College Principal Ms. Fern Brisbane, which sparked a meeting whereby the logo was re-designed. 

The school principal and marketing team were also involved in the re-design process, whereby Matilda proposed her several different ideas and possible designs. After careful consideration, a final design was selected and sent for approval to the school council. 

The designer, Matilda Davies, responsible for the design process stated, "The idea to alter the logo design was given to me in order to freshen up and stylise the design. Created using Adobe Illustrator, I generated a range of ideas, all slightly different, and then developed a concept from there. After refining details and taking feedback into consideration, the final logo was then presented to the design team." 

The process of re-designing the school logo highlights the importance of listening to student and community feedback. By taking action and proposing changes, Dakota and Matilda were able to spark a conversation that ultimately lead to a new and improved representation of the College. The involvement of the school administration and marketing team in the re-design process ensured that the new logo accurately reflected the values and spirit of the school. 

Now that the logo is officially re-designed, it will serve as a symbol of the school's identity for years to come. The process serves as an example of how small actions can lead to meaningful change, and how collaboration between students, faculty, and the broader community can result in positive outcomes. 

Abigail Butcher

Executive Leader of Creativity