Announcing the 2021 Thrive short film festival winners

More than 1,090 viewers watched Sydney Catholic Schools’ online Thrive Film Festival winners’ announcement. 

Hosted by The Voice Australia sibling stars Sian and Jordan Fuller, the YouTube Premier event saw Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook crowned the 2021 winner on the night.

Rapping sensation Kenny Nguyen, of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield, won the hearts of the viewing audience, taking out the People’s Choice Award with 279 of 853 votes!

Festival organiser Glen Thompson said he was floored by the talent in Sydney Catholic Schools.

“Whether it was the lyrics in song, storytelling or the different animations, all the submissions brought energy and connected deeply to the festival theme of celebrating the journey of Catholic education in Australia,” said Mr Thompson, who is Sydney Catholic Schools’ Specialist: Archdiocesan Liaison.

In case you missed the announcement, you can still watch it via the live link below:

The THRIVE Film Festival winners list:
FILM SCHOOL AWARD
A Lasting Legacy… Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Education Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook First Place
The Quest Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Second Place
Developing a Compass for Life Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich Third Place
200 Years Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield Innovation Award
‘Thrive, Grow and Prosper’ St Clare’s College Waverley Spirit Award
The Journey of Faith St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Sutherland Creativity Award
Celebrating Our Catholic Education St John Bosco College Engadine Mission & Identity Award
Through Shadows we THRIVE Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill Shorts Award
200 Years Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Fairfield People’s Choice Award
The Journey of Faith St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Sutherland Executive Director’s Award
APPLAUSE FOR THE WINNERS

“I am absolutely delighted for the students in our Media …