Work by Grade 4 students from Armadale Primary
Creative Schools
Sophia has been working in schools since 2007. She is a qualified teacher and has worked as an Art specialist teacher and Teacher librarian. She currently offers meet the Author/ Illustrator visits and longer artist residencies. She can facilitate creative workshops for staff and students in illustration, publishing and land art. Recently, she has been the lucky recipient of multiple CITS (formally DLGSC) funding grants for Creative Schools. She is a talented teacher, presenter, coordinator, artist, publisher and designer. Please contact her to discuss future creative learning opportunities.
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Armadale Primary School
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In 2024 Sophia worked with 60 Grade 4 students and their teachers to create and publish Wild WA:An Alphabet Anthology , Through the students’ illustrations, poetry and research the book showcases the unique biodiversity that Western Australia has to offer and highlights the urgent need to conserve it. Students and staff worked with Sophia over two terms learning illustration and writing skills, conservation and the design and publication process.
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Gwynne Park ESC
Sophia is currently working for two terms with 22 students and staff from Gwynne Park ESC on book showcasing the work of the school and disability in Education. The book School Through Our Eyes is due to be published in October 2025.
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Westfield Park Primary School
From May 2026 Sophia has been working on her latest book "Saving Djarlgarro- A River's Story" The book highlights the history, cultural significance and biodiversity of the upper Canning River and urges the community to conserve it. It is a heartwarming tale of community spirit based on true events of the past, present and dreams for the futute of this precious part of the river. The book takes the reader on a journey of over 200 years just as the project took the students on a voyage of discovery. 30 Grade 4 and 5 students from Westfield Park Primary School worked with Sophia researching, writing and illustrating and learning about history, noongar culture and conservation. Local community and environmental groups helped to educate and inspire the students including; Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group, Kanyana Wildlife, In Culture Tours, River Guardians and Birtwhistle Library.
Saving Djargarro will be launched by Pat Hart on the 20th October.
