SAC Art
OPERATION ART COMPETITION 2025
Calling All Young Artists!
Join the Operation Art Competition and let your creativity make a difference!
Why Participate?
✨ Your artwork could bring joy to children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead!
✨ A chance to showcase your talent and have your work displayed in a professional exhibition.
✨ Work individually or with friends (up to 4 students) and create something inspiring.
✨ A fantastic opportunity for Year 7-10 students to challenge themselves artistically!
Key Details:
? Artworks must be flat (can be rolled) and no larger than A2.
? Ensure your piece is uplifting and culturally considerate. As some exhibited works will eventually be hung at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, we ask that special consideration be given to ensure that the artwork submitted is uplifting and does not contain material that could be considered culturally sensitive in nature.
? Deadline: Submit to an Art Teacher by Week 1, Term 2 – 2nd May!
? Two artworks will be selected for submission to Operation Art.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to use your creativity for a meaningful cause!
We can’t wait to see your inspiring artworks!
Mrs Shandel Kemal
Leader of Learning Visual Arts (Acting)
ART CLUB WITH MISS RIVERA 2025
Looking for a creative extra-curricular activity during Thursday sport? Art Club has returned for 2025!
SAC Art Club expressions of interest for Term 2 are open! We welcome students with a range of art making abilities who are looking to build their artistic skills, work with different materials and have a keen attitude to learn new things. So far, students have experimented with ceramics, gouache paint, oil paint, digital animation, water soluble oil pastels, paint sticks and chalk pastels (just to name a few!) - This could be you so come along!
Students can only attend if they are going to actively participate and the form is filled in. If you are interested in coming along, please express your interest in the Google Form: https://forms.gle/i7MvQnLK2y7BA5fz6
There are 25 places available and this will be by selection based on responses from the Google Form. Please keep in mind that each term we will have a new selection of students.
Expressions of Interest Registrations close Friday of Week 7, Term 1. Please email Miss Rivera - lrivera6@parra.catholic.edu.au for any questions.
Year 7 - Pop Art Food Drawings
Year 7 students have been diving into the vibrant world of pop art through their exciting food drawings! They are bringing popular food items to life with a splash of creativity. Throughout this journey, students have mastered a variety of drawing and colouring techniques that enhance their artistic skills.
They’ve explored the grid method to help with proportions, experimented with burnishing and blending to add depth, and learned how to create tones and shades that make their artwork pop. Additionally, students have discovered the differences in graphite pencil grades, allowing them to choose the perfect tools for their artworks.
Below are some testimonies from students, sharing their experiences in Visual Arts in their first year of high school.
“We’ve learnt about different techniques of colouring and drawing as well as learning to draw hyper realistic foods” - Gian C (7VISAJ)
“I like art but some parts were hard.. The task where we had to try draw texture, my teacher helped me alot” - Annabelle D (7VISAJ)
“In my Cheetos food drawing, I used burnishing and blending..” - Andrew A (7VISAJ)
“Art has been very challenging, but I have grit and this has been fun!” - Renae M (7VISAJ)
Year 8 - Surrealism
Our talented Year 8 artists have been on an incredible journey creating their stunning Surrealist Mombassa ceramic mugs! We are amazed by the creativity and technical skill displayed in their ceramic pinch pots. Currently, students are diving into the colourful world of underglazing and glazing, bringing their pieces to life with vibrant finishes.
Check out the inspiring testimonies from our students about their thrilling experiences in Year 8 Visual Arts!
“The ceramics at first was difficult but at the end, the underglazing and glazing part was peaceful and fun to do” - Rose N (8VISAB)
“I learnt a lot about the process of ceramics.. It was difficult with the construction but I like how my ceramics turned out.. Thanks to the techniques that Miss Rivera taught us” - Juris F (8VISAB)
“The ceramics process has taught me that process and ‘trusting the process’ is important.. Even if it looks bad, it may end up looking better than you thought” - Francisca R (8VISAB)
But that’s not all! Alongside their ceramic masterpieces, students have been passionately working on a captivating triptych artwork, blending their artistic skills across different mediums.
Year 9 - Self-Portraits
Our incredible Year 9 artists have been on an exciting journey into the world of portraiture and have just completed their self-portrait graphite pencil drawings! This experience brought its challenges, as capturing one’s own likeness is no easy feat. However, students rose to the occasion, honing their observational and drawing skills by utilising the grid method.
Below are some inspiring testimonies from some of our talented Year 9 students about their recent experiences in Year 9 Visual Arts.
“It was a challenging task drawing myself, analysing each feature and having to stare at myself for a long period of time” - Paulette (9VISA1)
“My experience in art is very fun and I enjoy it alot. I learnt how to do different techniques like shading and framing” - Ayeesha M (9VISA1)
“I found the self portrait task very fun, although I did struggle with the hair. Obstacles are fun to get around and you learn from mistakes” - Lawson H (9VISA1)
“The class is pretty fun. The self portrait task was confronting but I had to learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. In the end, I enjoyed the finished product of my work.” - Alyanna M (9VISA1)
“I wasn’t really good at drawing portraits in a realistic style before but I feel like I improved in this class” - Gatleen B (9VISA1)
Year 10 - Suburbia
Our talented Year 10 artists have been on an exciting journey exploring the vibrant world of Suburbia! Recently, students collaborated with three peers to create a cohesive artwork that challenged them to blend their unique skills and perspectives into a cohesive piece representing the essence of Suburbia.
As they continue this creative adventure, students have also started planning their Collection of Work, often referred to as a Body of Work—this time, as a Junior version. Each artist will develop their own collection, showcasing their individual interpretations of Suburbia using their chosen mediums.
Below are some student testimonies sharing their experiences in Year 10 Visual Arts so far.
“My experience so far is very good, I really enjoy the topic as it allows me to strengthen my skills in theory as well as practice and finding my personal artist style and strengths” - Alexis V (10VISA2)
“So far in suburbia we have explored a range of artists and mediums of art. These past few lessons have changed how I view suburbia in deeper and more layered ways” - Olivia S (10VISA2)
“I have really enjoyed my experience in Year 10 Visual Arts so far, as it has allowed me to experiment with different techniques and materials while developing my creative expression. Exploring the theme of suburbia has given me insight on how environments shape identity and perspective, inspiring me to look deeper into the contrasts within everyday life. - Amelia K (10VISA2)
Miss Leezah Rivera
Visual Arts & HSIE Teacher