During the course of Term 3, selected students from the Year 8 and 9 Newman classes engaged in the Archibull prize program, which uses art, design, creativity, teamwork and project development to engage students in agricultural and environmental awareness, comprehension and action.

The theme of the 2022 Archibull Prize is “Connect, Collaborate and Communicate.” It reflects the research by Corteva Agriscience in the “Future of Farming”. To further emphasise the 2022 Archibull Theme, MMCC have chosen a fragment of what it means to connect, collaborate and communicate through the theme of “Women in Agriculture”, which exhibits the inequity role that women consequently play in agriculture. The reason behind our artwork is to serve as a reminder of the value of protecting the environment and acknowledges the work of women in agriculture.

Through our school’s vision, we hope to call women to life and empower women in agriculture to be able to make a difference in the world and through the mission of our school, we hope to encourage those who are unrecognised in the world of agriculture, to be inspired by the example of Mary MacKillop by seeking encouragement.

Ashley Duong Year 9