School learners show creative talent in art competition
Learners from grades 1 to 12 could enter this competition and showcase their creative skills with uplifting artwork, inspired by the theme “Coffee Shop Traditions.”
The Uniprop Potchefstroom Schools Art Competition once again showcased artistic talent in schools during the awards function at The Everyday Diner on Friday, 29 September.
Learners from grades 1 to 12 could enter this competition and showcase their creative skills with uplifting artwork, inspired by the theme “Coffee Shop Traditions.”
Photos: Wouter Pienaar
Students who met the age criteria of The Lions Club had the opportunity to create art based on their theme “Dare to Dream”.
Potchefstroom Gimnasium, The Potchefstroom High School for Girls, Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom, Laerskool Mooirivier, Laerskool Baillie Park, Laerskool President Pretorius, Potchefstroom Central School, Potchefstroom Primary, Promosa Primary, with support from the Promosa Community Youth Centre, all entered in the competition.
The artworks were also proudly exhibited at the Potchefstroom Museum and Art Gallery throughout September, thanks to the meticulous efforts of Miems Lamprecht.
The winners:
Grades 1 – 2
1st Place – Anlia Robinson – Laerskool Mooirivier
2nd Place – Amia Van Der Walt – Laerskool Baillie Park
3rd Place – Sheriessa Van Wyk – Potch Primary
Grades 3 – 5
1st Place – Julie Neumann – Potchefstroom Central
2nd Place – Momena Bujwa – Potch Central
3rd Place – Megan Schmahl – Laerskool Mooirivier
Grades 6 – 7
1st Place – Wian Wolmarans – Laerskool Mooirivier
2nd Place – Natalie Kaunda – Potch Central
3rd Place – Mishka Sooliman – Potch Central (two times place winner)
Grades 8 – 10
1st Place – Jamila De Vry – Potchefstroom Gimnasium
2nd Place – Madelè Harding – Potchefstroom Gimnasium
3rd Place – Thylo Nortier – Volkskool
Grades 11 – 12
1st Place – Taylor Swarts – Potchefstroom Gimnasium
2nd Place – Menke van den Berg – Potchefstroom Gimnasium
3rd Place – Tamaryn Botha – Potchefstroom Gimnasium
The Lion Club International, Potchefstroom Peace Poster/Essay competition: “Dare to Dream”
1st Place – Yoel Kim – Potchefstroom Primary (two times winner)
2nd Place – Christa Kruger – Homeschooled
3rd Place – Siswe Rampa – Promosa Youth Centre
Special Recognitions:
UNIPROP Favourite – Mia Le Roux – Laerskool Mooirivier
Primary School Merit Award – Boitumelo Sibeko – President Pretorius Secondary School
Merit Award – Mia Hills – Potchefstroom Gimnasium
