EDUCATE ME
EDUCATE ME
2024 Mark Hodges ’ Christmas Card Competition now open
Mr Mark Hodges is delighted to invite all primary school students from Years 3-6 across the electorate of Castle Hill to participate in the Mark Hodges ’ 2024 Christmas Card Competition .
This competition offers students an opportunity to express the joy and spirit of Christmas through their artwork . The winning design , as well as three runners-up , will be featured on Mr Hodges ’ official Christmas card .
“ I am truly inspired by the imagination and talent of our young people . Their artwork reflects the heart and soul of our community , and I look forward to seeing the unique ways they capture the essence of Christmas ,” Mr Hodges said .
Mr Hodges is offering a $ 100 Castle Towers voucher to the first prize winner , and $ 50 vouchers to each of the three runners-up .
This year ’ s theme for the competition is : “ The Angel ’ s Joyful Message : A Saviour is Born ” – inspired by Luke 2:10-11 : ‘ But the angel said to them , “ I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people . A Saviour has been born to you ”’. The competition is open to primary schools within the Castle Hill electorate , including : - Annangrove Public School - Kenthurst Public School - Baulkham Hills North Public - Oakhill Drive Public School - Castle Hill Public Schoo - Our Lady of Lourdes Baulkham - Dural Public School - Hills Primary - Excelsior Public School - St Bernadette ’ s Primary School - Glenhaven Public School - Samuel Gilbert Public School - Hills Adventist College - St Gabriel ’ s School - Jasper Road Public School - St Madeleine ’ s Primary School Entries are now open and will close Friday ,
18th October 2024 .
The winning designs will be selected by Mr Hodges alongside three other leading community members . The chosen designs will be featured on his official Parliamentary Christmas cards , along with the student ’ s name and school .
The winning students will be presented with their prizes by Mr Hodges during a special presentation at their school in November , subject to the school ’ s availability .
Please send entries by post to Suite 1A , 19- 21 Terminus Street , Castle Hill , 2054 .
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