Local students shared messages of kindness, inclusion and understanding through the “Respect Through Art – A Community Celebration” exhibition at Bunbury Forum Shopping Centre from 12 January to 2 February.

The exhibition featured artworks created for the Zonta Club of Bunbury Inc.’s 2026 Students’ Respect Art Calendar Competition. Each piece reflected what respect means to young people in their schools, families and community, continuing the work of Choose Respect Bunbury and promoting a respectful community for all.

A student visiting the display expressed, “I wanted my artwork to remind people that small acts of kindness can make a big difference and that respect grows when we all choose to act with care and consideration.”

The project was developed to encourage conversations about respect and disrespect, support creative expression and help young people understand how respectful behavior builds positive relationships. Selected artworks are featured in an annual calendar, making respect a daily reminder throughout the year, and are also shared on the club’s social media channels during the Zonta Says NO campaign.

Project Coordinator Jo Wittorff said, “It’s wonderful to be able share the students’ ideas with the public. We greatly appreciate the generosity of the Bunbury Forum in granting our Zonta club this unique opportunity.”

The competition is open to government and non-government primary and high school students in the Bunbury Education District, including home-schooled students. The 2026 competition for the 2027 Respect Calendar will open 12 June and close 9 September.