Moura's star snappers make mark

Russel Guse | 5th February 2010

STAR SNAPPER: Moura girl Eva Theodore with her dad's Kingswood she used as the subject for her photo that was selected for the Q150 coffee book to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the state. Another Moura school student Joshua Davidson had his snap of the old Moura railway station picked for the book.

TED Bullpit would be so proud of Moura Primary School student Eva Theodore – she has put Bullpit’s beloved Kingswood back in the spotlight.

Eva and fellow student Joshua Davidson had their pictures selected for the Q150 coffee book to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the state.

Eva’s photo of the iconic Kingswood badge and Joshua’s shot of the old Moura railway station were both printed in the final publication.

Ted Bullpit was the main character in a 1980s Australian comedy Kingswood Country, where he lived for his Holden Kingswood.

Eva, 10, didn’t have to look far for her subject.

“My Dad’s old Kingswood still lives at our farm and I thought it would be a great subject to photograph,” Eva said.

“Queenslanders love a Holden.

“A great deal of photography is being creative and sharing photos with other people.

“I was very excited to have my photo chosen as part of the Queensland book,” Eva said.

The young snappers entered the Capture Queensland Q150 Photo Competition last year as part of one of the extension programs run by the school.

The competition invited members of the community to capture Queensland with images of their unique corner of the state.

The pair’s teacher Teri Garner implemented a photography course for year 4 and 5.

The students took a range of photos and learnt, with another teacher Julie Ballentine’s assistance, about ways to digitally enhance their photos using computer software.

The students entered a variety of competitions including the school’s Q150 Photo Competition and local photography shows.

Ms Garner entered a number of exceptional photos to the Department of Infrastructure and Planning’s state-wide competition.

From there, Eva and Joshua’s pictures were short listed and then chosen for the book.

Principal Chris Hills was ecstatic at the result.

“The competition was an outstanding success for our students and gave them a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a much larger celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Queensland,” Mrs Hills said.

“The delivery of extension programs to our students encourages them to think outside of the regular curriculum and to develop independent learning skills.

“They also require a lot of commitment from the students.”

The Q150 coffee book can be viewed at www.clickonprint.com.au and choose the ‘Store’ option.