Edgewater College

Congratulations to all our Year 9 and 10 students who received awards and certificates at our recent Junior Prizegiving. Such a fantastic achievement and we are very proud of you all.

To see the full list of prizewinners and photo gallery from the event, please visit the News page on our school website.
www.edgewater.school.nz/news

Are you a rangatahi with something to say about education in Aotearoa right now?
Make YOUR voice be seen and heard - through creativity.

The Student Activist Art Exhibition at the UpliftEd Conference will showcase the power, passion, and perspectives of young people Your artwork can give a voice to the issues that matter most to you and your peers. It will be seen by teachers, leaders, MPs, and international education thinkers – people who need to hear from you. Works will exhibited at the Conference in Wellington on 30–31 October



Themes you might explore:

Ākonga Activists: What does real learning look and feel like for you?

Rangatahi Rebels: What do you want to challenge or disrupt in education?

Students Speak Back: What needs to change so schools serve young people better?

Silver Linings: What’s worth celebrating in your learning journey?

The Purpose of School: What do YOU think school is really for?

What can you submit?: visual art, photography, digital works, protest graphics, mixed media, sculpture, short video, or digital storytelling pieces.

Who can enter: Young people of all ages attending any format of learning (including tertiary up to age 25)

Deadline: Friday 17 October 2025

To submit your work: [email protected] Include your name, age, school (if applicable), a short description of your piece, and any display requirements.

https://aecnz.substack.com/p/call-for-student-activist-art