Theme: Water Connects Everything
National Water Week will be celebrated from 19 to 25 October 2026, and we’re inviting local students to get creative by entering the National Water Week Poster Competition.
This year’s theme, Water Connects Everything, encourages students to explore the important role water plays in everyday life. Water is not just found in rivers and rain. It is connected to the food we eat, the sports we play, the clothes we wear, the energy we use, and the places where we live, learn and play.
Students are encouraged to discover their local water story, including connections to Country and culture, and share practical ideas and actions that help protect and value water at home, school and in their community.
How Does the Competition Work?
Students are invited to create an original A3-sized poster based on the theme Water Connects Everything.
All entries will be displayed at Council’s Administration Building. Winning entries from each category will be selected locally and school-aged category winners will be submitted to the Australian Water Association (AWA) for national judging.
Kindergarten/Prep/Foundation students are encouraged to enter and are eligible for local prizes; however, these entries will not progress to the national competition.
A range of prizes will also be awarded to local winners.
Entry Categories
- Kindergarten*
- Prep
- Years 1 & 2
- Years 3 & 4
- Years 5 & 6
*Kindergarten entries are eligible for local judging and prizes only, and will not be submitted to the Australian Water Association for national judging.
Why Enter?
The competition gives students the opportunity to:
- Learn about the importance of water in their community and environment.
- Explore how water connects to everyday life.
- Express their ideas through creativity and design.
- Showcase their artwork at both local and national levels.
Judging Criteria
Posters will be judged on:
- How well the poster conveys water-related issues relevant to your area.
- How well it can be reproduced to promote National Water Week.
- Appearance: attractively displayed in colour.
- How good it looks from a distance.
- Effective use of art materials.
- Originality of design or innovative concept.
Important Dates
Entries close: Friday, 18 September 2026. All artworks must be received by this date to be eligible for judging.
Winners announced: During National Water Week, 19 to 25 October 2026.
Ideas for teachers
The poster competition can be used as a visual arts activity, science communication task, sustainability lesson, homework activity or whole-school competition.
How to Enter
Completed artworks can be:
- Delivered to the Mossman Council Administration Building, or
- Emailed using the contact details provided on the entry form.
Please ensure the completed entry form is submitted with each artwork.
