Each year, NAIDOC Week is celebrated across Australia to honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In 2025, students across New South Wales were invited to participate in the NAIDOC Week School Initiatives Creative Art Competition, which asked young people to design an original poster reflecting Indigenous culture and the theme of road safety.
The competition encouraged students to take responsibility and speak up, reminding peers to challenge unsafe driver behaviour such as speeding, drink and drug use, and to always prioritise safety and respect on the road.
Galston High School is proud to announce that two of our students achieved outstanding success in this prestigious competition. Erica Hwang received a Minister’s Medal of Excellence and a $250 Geedup Clothing voucher, while Sienna Logan was awarded a Commendation Medal as one of the top 25 recipients statewide.
These achievements highlight the creativity, cultural understanding, and leadership of our students, who have shown their commitment to the values of NAIDOC Week while reflecting Galston High School’s own core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best. Their work demonstrates both a deep appreciation of Indigenous culture and a powerful message about making safe choices in everyday life.
At a special assembly, awards were presented by distinguished guests including Hornsby Mayor Warren Waddell, Mr Dylan Williams, Executive Director of NAIDOC, and Mr Sam Morrocu, Partnerships Manager at Geedup Clothing. Galston High congratulates Erica and Sienna, proving once again that a small school can create BIG opportunities for its students.
