The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will recognize 15 winners that were selected from more than 1000 entries in the Doodle4SCDSB contest. The contest was modelled after the popular Doodle 4 Google competition.
Kindergarten students to adult learners were encouraged to create a doodle that told the world "What makes me unique" using the letters SCDSB. The doodles could be made from any material: crayons, clay, graphic design, even food and video games. The submissions included an artist's statement that explained the art piece.
First place artwork from each grade grouping will be featured on the cover of the 2016-17 SCDSB student agenda and will receive $1,400 to support the arts in their classroom. Second prize winners receive $400 for creative projects and third place winners will get art supply bundles from Brault & Bouthillier Canada and Baldwin School Supply.
All winning artwork and artist statements can be viewed via Google Drive.
"We were inspired by the creativity and spirit of our students. It was a real challenge to choose winners from over 1000 entries," says Jamila Monahan, Itinerant Resource Teacher, Arts K-12. "This contest sparks student creativity and helps kids tap into their inner artists to represent who they are in a doodle."
