Frozen moments reveal Highway’s young talent

THIS year’s Culture@Kearsney photographic competition, open to all primary and high school students in the province, produced inspiring images and highlighted the rich reality seen through the lens of the youth.

The Documenting our Lives competition encourages unconventional photographers to use only mobile devices (iPad, tablet, cell phone or Go–Pro) or DSLR cameras and tasked them with unleashing their creative talents.

Established by Kearsney College in 2012, it is an annual celebration of the vibrant and dynamic arts scene. It aims to enrich the development of the arts in all of its forms in schools across the province as well as provide a platform through song and slam poetry, dance and movement, one-act plays, photography and fine art. This year, despite lockdown constraints, a record number of images were entered in the photographic competition.

The four categories for high school photographers were Dusk to Dawn, Wildlife and People, as well as a photojournalism section which required three black and white photographs to tell a story based on the theme: The Times of Covid-19.

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It drew entries from photographers at Clifton College, Crawford La Lucia, Curro Hillcrest, Danville Park Girl’s High School, Durban Girls’ College, Glenwood High School, Hillcrest High School, Howick High School, Kearsney College, Michaelhouse, St Johns DSG, St Mary’s DSG, Kloof and Treverton.

This year the competition was open to primary school photographers for the first time. They were required to submit entries suitable to the themes of Garden Life and Family, and entries came from Cowan House, Crawford Prep La Lucia, Glenwood Preparatory School, Highbury Preparatory School, Hillcrest Primary School, Kloof Senior Primary School, Sarnia Primary School, Virginia Preparatory School and Winston Park Primary School.

Culture@Kearsney provides a platform for teachers and learners from all backgrounds to display and share their creativity and talent.

While budgetary constraints curtail many schools’ cultural pursuits, the programme provides schools with a platform to showcase the talents of learners, while also encouraging them to interact with like-minded creative individuals, offering a stage from which to perform and exhibit to large and appreciative audiences.

Next year is Kearsney’s centenary and the photographic competition promises to offer exciting categories and prizes. Young photographers are encouraged to watch the school’s website for details.

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