In conjunction with the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust, from November 2023 to February 2024, St Joseph's Elmer will be part of the Ōtautahi Elephant Trail. Showcasing Christchurch’s heritage and its rich diverse cultural offering.

Elmer’s new design needs to be complete by the end of Week 2 in Term 3. Templates are available from the School Office

Closing date Thursday 27 July

We will choose the winner/winners in Week 3 of Term 3 and he will be painted ready to pick up at the end of term to go on display.

If you would like to enter you will need to collect the design templates from the office and work on them over the holidays. You may want to design an overall concept or just a patch for Elmer.

There are 3 questions that also need to be answered along with the design.

• What is the name/title for your sculpture?

• Our sculpture was inspired by…

• A brief description about the design process…

This information will go on the website, souvenir guide, app & plaque so think carefully. 

 Remember: Elmer needs to represent St Joseph’s School & what is special about us. He needs to tell our story and could become our school mascot.

Why not check out Wild in Art’s helpful video, all about decorating your sculpture on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q9dRMKKio

Some more links you may want to view for inspiration:

Our School Penguin & other designs: https://popuppenguins.co.nz/popup-waddles/

World Famous ArtistsInspire a new Collection of Elmers: https://www.wildinart.co.uk/elmer-sculptures-inspired-by-famous-artists/

Other Wild In Art Sculptures: https://www.wildinart.co.uk/sculptures/