The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
STUDENTS SHINE AT AURORA AFTER DARK The City of Whittlesea came alive on a winter evening as the Aurora After Dark festival transformed Aurora Village into a vibrant celebration of art, music, food and community. Held to mark the official launch of the Outside Gallery Galada, the free community festival brought together residents of all ages to enjoy live music, interactive workshops, light installations, public art, family activities and late-night dining. A highlight of the evening was the opening of the Outside Gallery Galada, a permanent outdoor exhibition space that will showcase locally created artworks throughout the year. The gallery celebrates the creativity and diversity of the City of Whittlesea while providing an accessible platform for local artists and young creatives to share their work with the wider community. The Lakes South Morang College was proudly represented by five talented student artists whose creative contributions now form part of the striking illuminated Light Box installation at the entrance to the Galada Community Centre. The featured students were Gloria (Year 10), Sebastian S (Year 11), Loretta T (Year 10), Rubi A (Year 10) and Dante Y (Year 11). The artworks were developed during a collaborative workshop at the Whittlesea Tech School, led by acclaimed Melbourne artist Tai Snaith. Students created original collage artworks and visual elements, which Snaith thoughtfully incorporated into her larger landscape collages for the final public installation. Tai Snaith is a Melbourne-based artist, illustrator and author whose multidisciplinary practice spans collage, painting, ceramics, installation and public art. She is widely recognised for her beautifully illustrated children's books published by Thames & Hudson and for creating large-scale public artworks that celebrate storytelling, nature and community collaboration. Her work is represented in major public collections, including the National Gallery of Australia and Artbank. The official opening recognised the importance of community participation in the arts. During the ceremony, the Mayor acknowledged and congratulated the Lakes’ students for their contribution, thanking them for helping shape a new chapter for public art in the City of Whittlesea. The students' work stands as a lasting reminder of the role young artists play in enriching community life and strengthening cultural connections. We are incredibly proud of Gloria, Sebastian, Loretta, Rubi and Dante for representing The Lakes South Morang College with such creativity and professionalism. We really hope they will treasure this memory and use it as inspiration in order to continue to create art. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the families, staff and community members who attended the opening and supported our students. Seeing our young artists celebrated within the wider community was a memorable occasion and an inspiring reminder of the power of art to bring people together.
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