{"id":162729,"date":"2016-11-09T11:46:24","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T01:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=162729"},"modified":"2020-07-25T13:55:38","modified_gmt":"2020-07-25T03:55:38","slug":"pupils-invited-to-picture-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2016\/11\/09\/pupils-invited-to-picture-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Pupils Invited To Picture The Region"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 9, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary and secondary students in the Wide Bay electorate – which includes a swathe of South Burnett schools – have been \u00a0invited to take part in a “Wide Bay In Pictures” competition.<\/p>\n

The competition has been launched by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O\u2019Brien.<\/p>\n

A selection of the pictures will be printed on canvas and put on display in his Parliament House and Electorate offices.<\/p>\n

Mr O\u2019Brien has invited students to send him copies of their photographic and artistic works which highlight the diversity and beauty of Wide Bay.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe walls of my Parliament House and Electorate offices are a perfect place to showcase the scenery and sights of Wide Bay, and help to promote the region to visitors and tourists,\u201d Mr O\u2019Brien said.<\/p>\n

Eight pictures will be selected.<\/p>\n

A cash prize of $200 will be donated to the school\u2019s Parents & Citizens Committee for any selected picture.\u00a0 All students participating in the competition will also receive a special certificate of appreciation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis competition encourages students to display their talent by taking photographs, or painting or drawing pictures of something that is special and unique about Wide Bay,” Mr O’Brien said,<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom pristine beaches, historic towns, beautiful hinterland and stunning landscapes, Wide Bay in Pictures will provide a great opportunity to highlight all our region has to offer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage students to be as creative as possible, from images depicting pre-European settlement through to the modern time, students can use their artistic talents to portray Wide Bay in a variety of styles.”<\/p>\n

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Conditions of Entry<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Entry is open to all primary and secondary school students and limited to one picture per person.<\/strong><\/p>\n