The St. George Illawarra Dragons have crowned Gerringong student Camilla Addison for their ‘The Best You Can Be School Learning Icon Design Competition’. 

Camilla’s artwork included an illustration of Buriburi, a spiritually significant figure in the Dreamtime that takes the form of a humpback whale. 

Camilla's winning artwork

The competition began as a way for schools and students to discuss the importance and relevance of Aboriginal history on the lands of which their schools sit and from where they learn each day. 

The competition task is to design a ‘learning icon’ which reflects on the ancient history of First Nations people. 

Gerringong Public School recently opened the Buriburi playgroup, a dedicated space for Koori children in the community. 

Gerringong Public School was one of 11 schools entered in the competition that had close to 120 entries. They have won a Dragons jersey to aid fundraising efforts, a breakfast and skills clinic hosted by the Dragons and individual Dragons packs for the winning classes.