In a remarkable display of artistic excellence, three students from St Nicholas Primary School dominated the 2025 Halo Christmas Art Competition, with siblings Savannah and Jordan Holborough both claiming top awards alongside fellow student Amélie Hall.
The competition underwent significant format changes this year, abandoning traditional age-based categories in favor of recognizing the top three overall winners across all age groups. Savannah Holborough emerged as the Overall Winner, while Amélie Hall secured first place and Jordan Holborough claimed second position.
The awards ceremony featured a significant announcement from Her Excellency Lady Williams, who revealed expanded plans for the Foundation’s annual art development training program. In partnership with the Royal Drawing School, this year’s initiative will break from tradition by welcoming participants of all ages beyond just school children, culminating in a national art competition honoring CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting).
St Nicholas Primary School received special recognition for maintaining an unbroken record of participation in the Halo Christmas Card Competition since its inception, along with achieving the highest number of wins throughout the competition’s history.
Prize packages for the winners included framed artwork reproductions, professional artist kits, and the distinction of having their designs featured on official Christmas cards. The sibling success story particularly highlighted the exceptional creative talent developing among the nation’s youth population.