October 15, 2018
South Burnett young artists have taken out three prizes in the State Government’s annual Farm Safety Calendar.
The talented young students whose artworks are featured on different months in the 2019 Calendar are:
- January – Braxton Bartlett, St John’s Lutheran School, Kingaroy (Year 1) – Water safety
- March – Annabelle Rose Stevens, St John’s Lutheran School, Kingaroy (Year 1) – Animal safety
- May – Lara Mylett, Cooyar State School, (Year 5) -Theme – Animal safety
The winning artworks were chosen from more than 1800 entries in the annual competition run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
The artists will each receive a $250 voucher while their school will get $500.
This is the third year in a row that three South Burnett students have won prizes.
“With so many entries, the judges had a really tough time picking 12 winners,” Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said.
“This year we opened the drawing competition to all primary schools and we received a record number of nominations, shattering the previous best of 700.
“I am amazed with the quantity and quality, there were so many colourful drawings and heartfelt safety messages.
“I’d like to thank all the children and teachers for their efforts, but sadly there are only 12 months in a year and that limits the number of winners.
“The judges also deserve a big pat on the back as it took some time to sift through all the entries.”
The farm safety calendar highlights important messages about working and playing safely on the land.
Themes this year included quad bikes; motorbikes and machinery; animal handling; sun safety and healthy lifestyle; kids on the land; and general farm safety.
“Tragically around 20 children are killed on farms in Australia every year, with many more hospitalised,” Ms Grace said.
“That’s why we promote safety on rural properties every year through the farm safety calendar competition for school kids.
During the next couple of months, 20,000 calendars will be distributed around the State, ensuring there’s a year-long reminder for everyone to be farm safe.
- External link: All The Winning Entries
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