Showcasing Christmas spirit and imagination

PRIMARY school children across the Euroa electorate have been busy preparing their entries in Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland’s annual Christmas Card competition.

Heathcote Holy Rosary Catholic School and Heathcote Primary School are among 23 participating schools.

“This year my office has been absolutely flooded with hundreds and hundreds of Christmas card designs from students right across our region,” Ms Cleeland said.

“We’ve seen what Christmas means to our kids – spending time with family, backyard cricket, twinkling lights, presents under the tree, and plenty of food.

“There were kangaroos in Santa hats, koalas in gum trees, and even a few snowmen for that touch of Christmas magic.”

Ms Cleeland said the entries showcased the spirit and imagination of young people from every corner of the electorate. “From Benalla to Broadford, Euroa to Avenel, Kilmore to Nagambie, every school showed such creativity and heart,” she said.

“Choosing a winner was nearly impossible, so my team and I have decided to select 17 winners from across the electorate.”

All of the entries will be displayed at Ms Cleeland’s Benalla office.

“I’d love locals to walk past and see the incredible talent of our region’s kids – it’s a wonderful reminder of the joy and generosity that define our communities,” said Ms Cleeland.

“Let the Christmas festivities begin!”