Making a Splash for Mental Health

InterAqua by Claire Davenhall

St Stephen’s School has well and truly made its mark in The Big Splash WA, a public art initiative aimed at raising awareness of child and adolescent mental health. Duncraig Teaching Artist Claire Davenhall has two dolphins featuring in the exhibition; ‘InterAqua Dolphin’ can be found at Stirling Gardens on St George’s Terrace, while ‘IceBreaker Dolphin’ is currently outside His Majesty’s Theatre. Meanwhile, Year 12 Visual Art students and their teacher, Verity Palmer created the St Stephen’s dolphin Finlay, aiming to spread the message ‘how to be a good friend when riding those waves of emotions.’ Ms Davenhall’s dolphins are on display until Wednesday 4 March, while you can meet Finlay with 44 other school dolphins on Saturday,17 March.

Finlay, the St Stephen’s School dolphin, by Year 12 Visual Art students and Verity Palmer