Friday, September 26, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Cricket Meets Creativity

Kids Shine At Harrup Park Colouring Competition

Throughout August, children had their coloured pencils, textas and crayons out, creating masterpieces that combined a love of cricket with a flair for art. The response far exceeded expectations, with more than 60 entries received in each division, making the job of choosing winners incredibly tough for judges.

With all the international cricket action at Harrup Park during August, the club thought this competition would be a fun way to get kids involved — and they certainly delivered.

Harrup Park Sports Development Officer, Mel Dwyer, said she was blown away by the "effort, creativity and even the research some children put in, with a few entrants going as far as googling the exact colours of our logos to make their work as realistic as possible."

“If I could give everyone a prize, I would,” said Mel.

After much deliberation, the following division winners were selected — some by the narrowest of margins:

  • Upper Primary – Gabriella, Emmanuel Catholic College
  • Lower Primary – Zabina, Mackay West State School
  • Kindy Division – Lakey Love

"Congratulations to all our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who entered. If you’re passing through Harrup Park, be sure to stop in and check out some of the amazing entries currently on display."

"We can’t wait to make this a highlight on the calendar and bring the Colouring In Competition back as an annual event."

Children combined their love of cricket and art in Harrup Park’s August Colouring In Competition, with over 60 entries per division and winners Gabriella, Zabina, and Lakey Love selected for their creativity and effort. Photos supplied

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