St Catherine’s Catholic College is proudly celebrating the incredible achievements of four of its First Nations students in the 7th annual Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) Creative Arts Competition.
The event, held in partnership with Griffith University, showcases the creative talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from secondary schools across Queensland.
This year’s competition was especially significant, with a record-breaking 201 entries across a range of artistic categories, including visual arts, dance, music, poetry, and storytelling.
The competition provides a valuable platform for young Indigenous artists to express themselves, share their culture, and showcase their creativity.
Among the standout participants were four students from St Catherine’s Catholic College, who each earned a spot in their respective categories:
• Robert Sam took home 1st place in Year 11 Photography and also secured 2nd place in Year 11 Portraiture
• Gaby Antrim claimed 1st place in Year 11 Story
• Keeley Ninnes won 3rd place in the competitive Year 11 Song & Music category
• Violette Matthew was awarded a Highly Commended distinction in Year 12 Acrylic Painting
St Catherine’s Catholic College is extremely proud of its students’ success and participation in such a meaningful event.
The college extends its heartfelt congratulations to Robert, Gaby, Keeley, and Violette for their remarkable accomplishments and looks forward to seeing where their creative journeys take them next.
The four St Catherine’s Catholic College students who entered the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) Creative Arts Competition. Photo supplied