Religious Creative Arts Competition

Catholic Schools Broken Bay invites the return of our annual Religious Creative Arts Competition, a celebration of student creativity, faith, and imagination!

This year’s theme is inspired by one of our core values - WITNESS:
“You will receive power from the Holy Spirit, and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

Students across our schools will be exploring what it means to live as witnesses through art, creating works that express hope, faith, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Why is this exciting?

  • It’s a chance for students to share their unique voice and talents.
  • They’ll deepen their understanding of faith in creative and meaningful ways.
  • Winning artworks will be showcased and celebrated across our CSBB community at a special showcase evening!

We can’t wait to see the incredible pieces your children will create this year. Keep an eye out for updates from your school on how students can get involved—and join us in encouraging their artistic journey!

For the past decade, this highly anticipated event has been celebrating the artistic abilities of our talented students. With five categories, including visual arts, dance, drama, music, and short film, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

 

2024
Selected visual arts finalists

Julian W.

St Mary's Catholic School, Manly

My artwork symbolises Jesus, the light of the world, who brings love and joy to all.
The rising sun reminds me of Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Sunday. On this joyful day, Jesus gives us hope that one day we may be in heaven with Him.
The sun provides warmth and life just as the love of Jesus does. The beauty of God's creation can be seen in the rising and setting of the sun. This is a gift of joy to His people.
I used watercolour as water is a symbol of life and through the waters of Baptism, we become part of God's family, the Church.
The hands represent Jesus reaching out and spreading joy to the world.

Ivo B.

St Thomas Catholic School, Willoughby

The God of hope will fill everybody on earth with joy. Even in heaven. He keeps us in his sacred heart. If we trust in God he gives us hope, chances, joy and brings us together. If we trust in him he helps us love each other more. He gives us strength. Just like mother Mary and Joseph trusted in God. They also love and care for us and all people on earth. Their hearts are connected with the sacred heart of Jesus.

Molly B.

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic School, West Pymble

"My artwork has some trees with green leaves and some animals like a bunny, a fox, birds, stingray, fish and a dolphin. I love watching animals everywhere it brings me joy. The animals in the picture and the nature make me happy because I like watching the sunset and I like to see animals. It all brings me joy. God made the whole world. He created all the plants and animals but we have been knocking things down and when we replant things that brings joy.

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