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Best of Australia on show at Echuca Primary

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Oct 31, 2025

Echuca Primary School’s Australia-themed art show saw the school come alive with native motifs and vibrant colours. Pictured are Jovie Mandouit, Sophie Gardner, and Charlotte Bowes. Photos: Jordan Townrow.

Echuca 208 Primary School hosted its bi-annual art show on Thursday, October 23, drawing an impressive crowd and young smiling faces.

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Art teachers Amanda Bourke and Sheree Fitzpatrick planned and prepared for the Australia-themed event throughout the year, and were extremely proud of their students.

Theo, Donovan, and Archie Walker. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Louie McIntosh with his sunset silhouette piece. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Harper Gillie points out her shining artwork. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

The teachers received glowing feedback, and saw it as a great opportunity to showcase their students’ outstanding skills and creativity.

The school’s corridors were adorned with around 3000 pieces of student-made artwork, on display for the community.

Marley Davey reaches for her native bird in the aviary. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Grady Sandercock and his self-made magpie among its mates. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Savannah Treacy couldn’t believe the cake quality. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Attendees admired Indigenous art, strolled through the food court and native bird aviary, took a peep in the koala enclosure, and dove into the Great Barrier Reef.

One of the show’s highlights was observing the depths of the ocean floor in the exciting ‘Glow Room’, as was the outdoor entertainment by the school’s jam band.

The Glow Room bought ocean life to the surface. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Jam band members Amy Kelly, Milla Pankhurst, Louie McIntosh, Violet Hartshorn, Arlia Smith, Chloe Reid, and Fraser Thompson. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Oscar McIntosh highlights the creative cake stall. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Leading up to the Show, 13 student designs were chosen by local artist Zowie Crump, to paint an Australian mural, which has brought vivid colours to the school.

Feedback from the mural has been overwhelmingly positive, and the school praised Ms Crump’s talent.