Niagara Region is thrilled to announce that St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in St. Catharines has been named the winner of this year’s 'Paint-a-Snowplow' contest. In Early October, the Region delivered snowplows to four participating schools and students had two weeks to turn their plow into a work of art, expressing their creativity and school spirit through their designs.
On Friday, Oct. 18 invited guest judges from the Region visited each participating school to evaluate the entries. The initiative, which encourages creativity and community spirit, highlighted stunning artwork on snowplows that will be used to keep our roads safe this winter.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School’s winning design was selected for its vibrant colours and imaginative portrayal of the road system in Niagara and iconic locations like the Burgoyne Bridge and the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines. The artwork not only highlights community pride, school pride and the winter season but also serves as a symbol of transformation and strength in our community.
The program drew participation from four schools in St. Catharines: Lincoln Centennial, Prince of Wales, Canadian Martyrs, and St. Teresa of Calcutta. All four plows will soon be on display at Niagara Region Headquarters and will be in service during the winter months. This was the Region’s second year hosting the 'Paint-a-Snowplow' contest and it plans to continue the program next year, offering the opportunity to another local area municipality.
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“We are delighted to have such talented artists represent our community. The 'Paint-a-Snowplow' contest not only brings creativity to our streets but also fosters a sense of belonging and pride among our young residents. This program has been a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about the vital services we offer in a creative and engaging manner. We extend our appreciation to the schools, teachers, and students whose enthusiastic participation made this program a success.” – Frank Tassone, Director Transportation Services
“On behalf of Regional Council, I want to congratulate all of the schools that participated in this year’s ‘Paint-a- Snowplow’ program. It is heartening to see young people take such an interest in their local government and all of the entries reflected a high degree of skill, creativity and school spirit. All of those who submitted should be rightfully proud of their contributions as they are impressive works of art and contribute to the building a more vibrant community.” – Jim Bradely, Niagara Regional Chair