Nearly 60 children from across Melbourne took part in KMCC Melbourne’s second Kids Drawing Competition, held on 20 June at Burnside Children’s and Community Centre.
The event attracted participants across four age groups, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 15, with separate categories for boys and girls. Organisers said the competition was designed to encourage creativity among children while creating an opportunity for families and community members to come together.
Young participants spent the day showcasing their artistic skills, with entries assessed by judges Huma Kaur and Jasheela Safeer Mampuzha. Safeer is an artist, author and lyricist who has also served as a former secretary of the Kerala Chithrakala Parishath in Malappuram district.
Victorian MP Steve McGhie attended the event as chief guest and presented prizes to the winners. Addressing participants and families, he commended community initiatives that encourage participation and create opportunities for people to connect through shared activities.
KMCC Melbourne chairman Shiyas Khalid said the organisation was pleased with the response from families across Melbourne and thanked parents, children, judges, volunteers and supporters who contributed to the event’s success.
The competition was coordinated by KMCC Melbourne’s executive committee, including Rishal, Jafar, Mujeeb, Saleem, Haris, Shamsu, Shabeeb, Shameer, Manu, Swafdil and Riyas, who assisted with organising and managing the programme.
Community groups across Melbourne regularly host educational, cultural and recreational activities aimed at engaging young people, and organisers said the drawing competition remains one of KMCC Melbourne’s key family-focused events.
The organisation’s next major community event will be a men’s soccer tournament on 15 August at Kurunjang Recreation Reserve in Melton.
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