Enter the 2026 schools poster competition 

 

The National Water Week poster competition is now open for all Victorian kinder, primary school students  and years 7 & 8 secondary students. 

Poster by Lucy , Grade 1/2, 2nd place - 2025 

Thanks to all the students and schools who entered their amazing posters in 2025 and put their creativity on show to depict ‘Water Heroes: Save Every Drop’.

We’re thrilled to again be supporting the National Water Week poster competition. The theme for 2026 is ‘Water Heroes: Make Every Drop Count’, which highlights the important role we can all play in using water wisely. 

Entries are open to children from early learning through primary school to Year 8 of secondary school who can design, draw or paint a poster that meets the theme.

Entry categories

Key dates
  • Early learning/kindergarten

 

 

Entries close: 5pm Friday 11 September

Winners announced during National Water Week: 19-25 October 2026

The first prize winners from each category will be entered into the state level competition.
  • Early learning/kindergarten (collaborative entries accepted)
  • Prep/Foundation 
  • Grade 1 -2
  • Grade 3 - 4
  • Grade 5 - 6
  • Grade 7 - 8
Prizes for each category 

  • 1st - $100 gift card 

  • 2nd $50 gift card 

  • 3rd $25 gift card 

School prize 

All participating schools will be entered into a random draw to win a $500 educational gift card school prize. 

Tips for uploading a poster 

  • Poster size must be A4 or A3 

  • Please ensure only high-resolution, high-quality images are submitted. 

  • Image files should be in .JPG or .PNG formats. 

  • Uploaded files are limited to 20MB. 

  • Original posters can either be scanned or photographed. 

  • Please contact us if you would prefer to send hard copies into our office: education@sew.com.au 

  • If taking a photo, please ensure the image is clear and not blurred. Think about: 

  • Good lighting. 

  • Ensuring the poster fills the entire screen. An overhead shot is often best as you are standing above the poster, looking down. 

  • Avoid using the flash as it can make a glary photo. 
Poster judging  

Winners will be chosen using the following criteria: 

  • How well the poster communicates relevant water-related issues. 
  • How well your poster reflects this year’s theme, 'Water Heroes Make Every Drop Count!’ 
  • Whether the poster uses innovative imagery, design or concepts. Whether art materials have been used effectively. 
  • How attractive it looks from a distance. 
How to enter 

For entry conditions, tips for uploading posters and the entry form, visit the National Water Week poster competition website.  

Enter now

Contact 

If you have any questions, email Anita at education@sew.com.au or leave a voice mail on 03 9552 3225 and we will return your call. 

See the winners and place getters for the 2025 schools poster competition. 
See winners

Proudly supported by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and the Schools Water Efficiency Program.