Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Inverloch Primary School students practice their Google doodling skills

Registrations are arriving daily for this year's Doodle 4 Google Australia initiative. Schools in every state and territory in Australia have registered to have their kids create their very own version of the Google logo depicting their 'wish for Australia'. If your child's school has not registered, there's still time - visit this site before August 14 to get under way.

This year, the young doodlers are lucky enough to have their creations judged by some of Australia's leading artists - Ken Done and Anne Geddes - and Hugh Evans, who's been inspiring Australians to think about their wish for not just Australia but the whole world, through the Global Poverty Project.

Here's a tip for the aspiring artists ... Ken says he'll be looking for colour, originality and creativity in his judging, and he can't wait to see the entries as they come in.

Speaking of colour, originality and creativity ... while we can't share this year's Doodles until the semi-finalists have been announced, we do have some other gorgeous art works to show you instead - and perhaps they'll provide some inspiration.

Earlier in the year, the Year 6 students at Inverloch Primary School in Victoria, inspired by this year's Anzac Day Doodle on google.com.au, decided to create their very own Google Doodles. They cleverly use some of our most iconic ANZAC day imagery - the Australian flag, poppies and rosemary, horses, and slouch hats - in their vibrant art works.










Congratulations to Ms Johnstone's class - your creations are gorgeous, and we've enjoyed decorating the Google office with them!