National Water Week

 

National Water Week is a fantastic opportunity for schools to explore the importance of water in our local communities and around the world.

Celebrated each year, National Water Week 2026 will take place from 19–25 October 2026, and Goldenfields Water is inviting all primary schools across our scheme to join in the fun with our exciting National Water Week competition!

This year's theme, "Water Connects Everything," shines a spotlight on the many ways water is part of our everyday lives. From the food we eat and the sports we play, to our gardens, energy, clothing, and the places where we live, learn, and play, water connects it all.

The theme also encourages students to discover their local water story, including connections to Country and culture, and to turn their learning into practical ideas and actions at school and at home.

We encourage all primary school students to celebrate National Water Week by getting creative and sharing their ideas!

Competition Categories - Prizes can be viewed below.

  • Kindergarten to Year 2
Students are invited to enter our Colouring Competition.

 

  • Year 3 to 6
Students are invited to create a poster inspired by this year's theme, "Water Connects Everything."

 

Entries will be judged in the following categories: 

  • Kindergarten – Year 2: Colouring Competition
  • Years 3–6: Design a Poster

Whether they use pencils, paints, markers, or digital design tools, Goldenfields Water encourages students to get creative and show us how they think water connects everything.

We cannot wait to see the amazing ideas and artwork from students across our region!

Social Media Bonus Prize 

Schools are also encouraged to share photos of student entries, completed colouring sheets, posters, or students participating in National Water Week activities on social media.

To enter, simply upload your photos to Facebook or Instagram and tag Goldenfields Water. Every participating school that tags Goldenfields Water will go into the draw to win a $100 Scholastic Book Club Voucher for their school.

Student prizes

Entries will be judged and announced in early November.  For each age category there will be two prizes.

  • K-2 First Place – Colouring/Science prize pack. 
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  • K-2 Second Place – Colouring/Science prize pack.
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  • 3-6 First Place – Colouring/Science prize pack.
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  • 3-6 Second Place – Colouring/Science prize pack.
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Entry conditions

All entries must be submitted to Goldenfields Water's office no later than 4.30pm 31st of October 2026 via:

  • Post - PO Box 220 Temora NSW 2666
  • In person - 84 Parkes Street Temora
  • Scanned and emailed to communityengagement@gwcc.nsw.gov.au

- All entries must include the students name, school and grade.

- Only one student per poster.

- All winning entries will be uploaded to Goldenfields Water's website and social media pages. 

Please check out the following links to engaging activities and science experiments.

Fireworks in a glass : Fizzics Education

Bottle fountain science activity : Fizzics Education

Water science activities : Fizzics Education

FINAL AWA WATER EDUCATION TOOLKIT - UPDATED 290224.pdf

 

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