Young artist brings in the cash for his school

Luke Paisley, winner of the inaugural Art of Giving competition.
Luke Paisley, winner of the inaugural Art of Giving competition.
Weston School pupil Luke Paisley (8) has won Kmart's national Art of Giving competition with his artwork "Sharing the Christmas happiness".

Luke, who had already won the South Island year 5 to 9 age category, has won $12,500 cash for Weston School, along with prizes for himself.

His creation will be used to help promote Kmart's 2009 Wishing Tree appeal, which starts today and will run until Christmas Eve.

Weston School principal Nicky Ryan said she was delighted.

His winning work.
His winning work.
"Everyone at the school is absolutely thrilled for Luke.

"He wants to be an artist when he grows up, so it looks like he has made an early start. It will be wonderful to see his artwork being used to promote the appeal." she said.

Kmart NZ manager Sue Smith said wishing trees would be in all Kmart stores.

New Zealanders were being encouraged to donate gifts which would be distributed by the Salvation Army and Barnardos to families in need.

 

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