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Caption: Beaming smiles illuminate the faces of our school leaders as they participate in the World's Greatest Shave, raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. A crowd of intrigued students watch from a distance, fostering a sense of community, courage and togetherness for such an important cause. OVERALL WINNER: 'WORLD'S GREAT SHAVE' BY CHRISTOPHER, 18, NORTH SYDNEY. 01. school week has amounted to so far. This very thing I'm talking about is a passion of mine, a hobby: wildlife photography. And the reason I go every weekend? Because I enjoy it. I find it real fun. And that excitement knowing that I'll be back out in the bush again searching for my favourite Aussie birds. RUNNER UP: 'A HOBBY THAT YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT' BY DAN, 15, KUR- RING-GAI. 02. Caption: The image that you see is a visual representation of what the very thing that drives me to get through the 5-day Caption: I took this photo during my holiday in Africa, while I was on a safari. It makes me feel happy because it reminds me of the calm and peace that nature gives. Watching the sunset over the wildflowers was one of the quietest, most special moments of the trip. Every time I look at this picture, it brings back a feeling of freedom and joy. AGE CATEGORY WINNER 12-15 YEARS: 'SUNSET SAFARI' BY TROY, 13, KUR- RING-GAI. 03. AGE CATEGORY WINNER 16-18 YEARS: 'LEAF WARRIOR' BY JOSIAH, 17, NORTHERN BEACHES. 04. Caption: This photo captures a leaf insect in the sunlight, reminding me of resilience and hidden beauty in nature. Even something small and camouflaged has its own strength and uniqueness, which lifts my mood and reminds me to find joy in the little details of life. Caption: While walking through the bush, I spotted these kangaroos midplay. Their carefree energy and freedom lifted my spirits, reminding me that even in nature’s wildest places, there’s always time for joy, laughter, and connection. AGE CATEGORY WINNER 19-24 YEARS: 'KANGAROO'S PLAYFUL SPIRITS' BY AYUSH, 24, RYDE. 05. Caption: There is nothing quite as uplifting as watching the world rise above its own stillness. The lake mirrors the sky, reminding us that even in silence and stillness, there is depth and reflection. It is a scene of calm after chaos, clarity after fog. As light filters gently through the clouds, the serenity is simply breathtaking. This landscape holds space for hope, for breath, for beginning again. PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER: ‘CRADLE MOUNTAIN’ BY JAMES, 14, NORTH SYDNEY. 06.

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