8-year-old Lucy from Beachlands School in east Auckland was selected by judges as the winning entry in this year’s Melanoma New Zealand Get Spotted colouring competition.
The Get Spotted Colouring Competition garnered a huge number of entries from primary and pre-schools in 13 regions across the country lured by the possibility of securing a fully installed Lidgard Shades shade sail for their outdoor area. With a total of 1669 colouring pages submitted, the volume of interest was terrific for spreading awareness about protecting our tamariki and staff from skin damage.
It did make for a tough decision for the judges though, who took the time to view each and every entry submitted, commenting that there were a significant number that showcased talented colouring skills, as well as some very creative and intelligent answers to our sun smart question.
In the end it was the combination of standout colouring for an 8-year-old, with effective shading and attention to detail, along with a smart answer to our question mentioning a number of ways to help stay safe in the sun, that won the judges over.
Beachlands School wins a fully installed shade sail from Lidgard Shades valued at $20,000 to help keep their students and staff protected from the sun for years to come.