National Water Week
Each year, a National Water Week theme is selected to engage and inspire the community, bringing water to the forefront of our minds as we focus on all involved with this precious resource.
National Water Week 2024
The 2024 National Water Week theme is Accelerating Action.
It serves as a powerful rally cry for our community to address water’s vital role in the current climate crisis. Together, we will spark a collective movement towards a sustainable water future, taking concrete steps to bring about enduring change.
#AcceleratingAction #NationalWaterWeek
Visit the National Water Week website for more information.
Competition
Calling all school students! To celebrate National Water Week, Townsville City Council is hosting a water-themed competition and Townsville students are invited to submit their entry to win a prize:
Creatives can be submitted individually, or as a class or school.
Entries close 5pm Monday 14 October 2024.
Terms and conditions apply (PDF, 224.4 KB).
Categories
There are 2 categories to enter:
Primary School (Prep – Grade 6): Design a poster on why water is important and what actions we can take to save water. Download the poster template and submit your entry through the form.
High School (Grades 7-12): Make a TikTok or socials reel showcasing how you're driving sustainable water action. Tag Townsville City Council on our socials in your video or upload your video via the submission form. You can use #AcceleratingAction #NationalWaterWeek hashtags optionally as well. Make sure to enter your details through the submission form linked below, whichever way you have shared your video so that we can contact you if you win.
Winners
3 winners will be selected in each category:
- 1st place: $200 prepaid e-gift card
- 2nd place: $100 prepaid e-gift card
- 3rd place: $50 prepaid e-gift card
Winners will be announced the week commencing Monday 21 October 2024.
