We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Honourable mention: 9-12 year olds

Sophia Wang My baby brother going to school

Age 9

9-12 year olds

I chose my little brother because he is very cute and cheerful. He used to not like school, but after a while he didn’t even complain. I drew him to remember the time he went to school happily.