Picture this…. Santa needs a new sleigh, and you have been given the opportunity to design him a new one!
Children of the Dubbo electorate are being invited to get creative by helping design the Christmas card for local MP Dugald Saunders.
Primary school students across the region are being asked to submit drawings with the theme “Design Santa’s New Sleigh.”
The winning entry will feature on Mr Saunders’ Christmas card, which will be delivered to thousands of households across the region.
“Could Santa’s new sleigh be a flying tractor, a rocket, a monster truck or even a hot-air balloon?” Mr Saunders said.
“Perhaps it could have rainbow lights, a snack station for the reindeer or even a few other surprises to make sure Santa gets around the electorate on Christmas Eve!”
I want to see just how creative, colourful and Christmassy the kids of the Dubbo electorate can be.”
Students are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild and create their own unique vision of Santa’s ultimate new sleigh.
Entries are open to all primary school students who reside in the Dubbo electorate, which includes the Narromine Shire, Dubbo, Wellington, Gulgong and Mudgee regions.
The winning entry will receive a $200 gift voucher to the store of the student’s choice, second place will receive a $100 gift voucher, with a $50 voucher for third.
All entries must be A4 in size with no cotton, glitter or anything stuck to the page, must not be folded, and the artist’s name, age and school should be clearly marked on the back of each entry.
Entries close on 30 October 2026 at 5pm and can be sent via post to Dugald Saunders MP, PO Box 1327, Dubbo NSW 2830, or dropped into Mr Saunders’ electorate office at 1/18 Talbragar Street, Dubbo NSW 2830.