By Ms Dimity Kidston, Acting Head of Creative Arts

In a blend of creativity and philanthropy, 36 Year 7 Wicked Problems students recently undertook a unique well-being activity in the Visual Art rooms. This initiative aimed to raise funds for the Mawson’s Hut Foundation while offering students a chance to unwind and express their artistic talents.

Each student in the class received a blank penguin to paint. These individually decorated penguins will collectively form a charming rookery, which will be exhibited at The Australian Antarctic Festival from 22–25 August in Hobart, Tasmania.

The activity provided a much-needed break from the usual academic pressures, allowing students to relax and engage in an enjoyable task.

The funds raised through this initiative will go towards the Mawson’s Hut Foundation, which works to preserve the historic huts built by Sir Douglas Mawson and his team during the Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911–1914. By participating in this project, the students are not only enhancing their own well-being but also contributing to the conservation of a significant piece of Antarctic history.