We’re thrilled to celebrate Year 9 student Saxon, who received a prize — Winner (14 –17 Years) Category — at the 25th Annual Young People of Bayside Art Exhibition! Saxon’s creativity and imagination continue to shine, reflecting the outstanding talent nurtured within our Create program. A big thank-you to Bayside City Council for championing young artists and providing such an inspiring platform for emerging talent. As Beaumaris Secondary College continues to establish itself as a leading centre for Art and Design education, we couldn’t be prouder of the innovation, skill and passion shown by our students.

Vis Com has been one of the most challenging subjects I’ve ever done but working with Mr Pablo made it enjoyable and manageable. Creating my own designs in student-led projects allowed me to develop skills I never thought possible, and collaborating with peers has helped me push myself to be a better designer and student.

In Visual Communication Design, I’ve been working on my SATs, including designing an animal therapy clinic, a logo and an advertisement. I love the freedom to bring in my own interests and stay passionate about my projects. The workload can be intense and time-consuming but the flexibility in how you complete the work allows for individual differences.

Vis Com Units 3 and 4 has been challenging but incredibly rewarding. The back-to-back assessments and portfolio work were exhausting at times, but the freedom to create my own projects allowed me to explore my creativity and try things I never thought possible. It’s a tough workload but completing long-term projects of my choice has made it all worthwhile.