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May, 2007
Masterpiece inspired by literature Iconic Australian children’s books have provided the inspiration for a mosaic created by Prep to Year 2 students at Grimwade House as part of an artist-in-residence program. Artist-in-residence Deborah Amon-Cotter, a leading Melbourne-based mosaic specialist, worked with students to create a three panelled mosaic depicting characters from Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Possum Magic, The Magic Pudding, Waltzing Matilda and The Man from Snowy River. The children drew and painted the images for the mosaic. They cut, placed and glued the tiles, colour matched and made clay leaves, gumnut babies, banksia men, horses and dogs. Grimwade House Art Teacher Sandra Morgan organised the project and said: “Deborah Amon-Cotter skilfully combined her own artistic talent with the natural enthusiasm and creativity that our students have in abundance. Each child in Prep, Year 1 and 2 was able to take part in the process of making the mosaic, from the concept drawings to the final grouting. They now know all about the mosaic process and what it is like working with an artist who is an expert in her field.” The mosaic was officially opened on 29 May 2007 complete with book readings and the singing of Waltzing Matilda. The mosaic will be permanently located outside the School’s Kath James Library to remind children of the characters in Australian literature. “The students are naturally proud of their efforts, the mosaic looks wonderful, and we now have an outside glimpse of what happens inside the Kath James Library – that magical journey that children have with books,” said Sandra Morgan. “I think the mosaic is really beautiful and children will enjoy finding their work in it,” said Year 6 student Mitch Burnside. “Creating the mosaic enabled students to think about the great characters in Australian literature and inspired them to read, while creating a wonderful artwork,” said Head of Melbourne Grammar’s Grimwade House Andrew Boyd. 
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