Threatened Species Art and Writing Competition

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Entries for the Threatened Species Art and Writing Competition (TSAC) 2024 have now closed.

Invitations to the award ceremony for shortlisted entrants will be sent out soon. 

About the competition

The Macarthur region, our backyard, is home to a wide diversity of native plants and animals. Many of these plants and animals are affected by a range of impacts such as habitat loss, competition and predation from non-native species and foreign diseases. There are a range of species occurring within the local region that are at risk of extinction and have been listed as ‘Threatened Species.’

The TSAC is a regional environmental education program, run every year, involving Camden Council, Campbelltown City Council, and Wollondilly Shire Council. The competition raises awareness of Biodiversity Month (September) and National Threatened Species Day on 7 September.

The competition targets all stages of primary school (age groups: 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12) and is also open to youth aged 13-16. TSAC encourages students to learn about a local threatened species and represent it in an artwork or creative writing piece.

The competition is now in its 17th year and through its cross-curricula nature has been successfully engaging students in Geography, Science, Visual Arts and English throughout the Macarthur region.

How can your school become a haven for native flora and fauna?

There are many ways that you can help your school to become a haven for native flora and fauna, by

  • designing a native garden for your school- Identify some local plant species that could be planted to attract wildlife 
  • removing known weed species from your garden and replacing them with local native plants 
  • leaving dead wood, leaf litter and rocks in the bush that animals can use as a shelter or for foraging for food 
  • joining a community group, such as a local Bushcare group 
  • setting up your own eco-warrior team at school.

As you develop your haven for native flora and fauna, keep Camden Council updated! We are always excited to see what positive steps people are taking towards protection of our native and threated species. 

For more information about the TSAC contact Camden Council’s Natural Resource Officer on 13 22 63 or email sustainability@camden.nsw.gov.au