Kids’ art and poetry exhibition at NSW Parliament House celebrates respectful relationships
Showcasing work by primary and secondary school students from 28 NSW public schools, the 'Every Step Counts' exhibition responds to some difficult ideas.
Artwork 12, a collaborative piece by Kindergarten and Year 1 students, Gymea North Public School. Image: Supplied.
Primary and high school students from 28 public schools across NSW have created 99 thought-provoking submissions for the inaugural Every Step Counts poetry and art exhibition, responding to what they’ve learned in the Respectful Relationships program.
On show at NSW Parliament House, and open to the public on weekdays until 26 October, the exhibition of children’s art features poems and artworks made by more than 300 students from grades 1 through to 12.
Rochelle Siemienowicz is the ArtsHub Group's Education and Career Editor. She was previously a journalist for Screenhub and is a writer, film critic and cultural commentator with a PhD in Australian cinema. She was the co-host of Australia's longest-running film podcast 'Hell is for Hyphenates' and has written a memoir, Fallen, published by Affirm Press. Her second book, Double Happiness, a novel, will be published by Midnight Sun in 2024. Instagram: @Rochelle_Rochelle Twitter: @Milan2Pinsk
