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2 – 5 August 2026
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Observational Drawing
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners 2025

2025 Theme: Eyes/Whatu

Detailed pencil sketch of a waterman insect from Taranaki, New Zealand.

 

 

1st – Year 7

Ella Waterman

Devon Intermediate

Group project by Elemental Group Taranaki showcasing science fair experiments.

 

2nd – Year 7

Auron Tako-Bibby

Devon Intermediate

Detailed pencil drawing of an eye with annotations, showcasing artistic skill.

3rd – Year 7

Arabella Hayward

Rawhitiroa School

Detailed sketch of a Morepork owl with eye anatomy and Maori name.1st – Year 8

Ziyang Yu

Devon Intermediate

Elemental Group Taranaki science project on lizard eye anatomy.

2nd – Year 8

Blake Williams

Omata School

Taranaki science fair group photo with students and project displays.

3rd – Year 8

Noah Stonier

Omata School

Artistic drawing of Sphenodon punctatus (tuatara) by Matilda Randall, NPHS.

1st – Year 9

Matilda Randall

NPGHS

Detailed pencil sketch of a human eye with annotations about the eye and its parts.


2nd – Year 9

Susie Sandbrook

NPGHS

Group of students presenting science projects at Taranaki science fair.

 

3rd – Year 9

Ayaka McKenzie

NPGHS

Detailed pencil sketch of a little penguin's eye, showcasing fine shading and textures.

1st – Year 10

Laura Balsom

Sacred Heart Girls’ College

Detailed black and white drawing of an eye with intricate patterns and textures.

2nd – Year 10

Millie Ballandis

NPGHS

Close-up of a detailed scientific drawing of a Tuatara eye, highlighting its unique features.

 


3rd – Year 10

Sophia Guo

Sacred Heart Girls’ College

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st – Year 11-13

Penelope Dixon

NPGHS

Artistic pencil sketch of a human eye, showcasing detailed iris and eyelashes.

2nd – Year 11-13

Miri Sandbrook

NPGHS

Close-up of a detailed eye sketch with anatomical labels.

 

 

3rd – Year 11-13

Isabella Kwong

Sacred Heart Girls’ College