Design Your Own Indigenous Polo with a BME Workshop
BME Group is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for schools in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region!
We're inviting Year 5 students to take part in a special project to design their very own Indigenous-themed Year 6 polo shirts for 2026.
This initiative encourages creativity, cultural expression, and community pride, giving students the chance to showcase their connection to Country and Indigenous culture through art.
Don't miss out on being part of this inspiring journey!
Workshop Overview
As part of this initiative, BME Group can host a 1 hour workshop at your school, where our team will guide students through the entire design process. Each session begins with a discussion about the significance of Indigenous symbols, colours and patterns. We’ll also explore local geographical features and the importance of Country, using inspiring examples of Indigenous art.
Through group discussions, students can share ideas about what their school and culture mean to them, and how to represent that visually.
Workshop Details
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Interactive discussions: Encouraging students to think deeply about their culture and school community.
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Design resources: We will bring along examples of garments, colour swatches, design inspiration books and templates to help spark creativity.
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Voting process: After the workshop, your staff can facilitate a discussion and voting process to decide which design elements will feature in the final artwork. This ensures every student has a voice.
Benefits of a BME Workshop
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Inclusivity: Every student, regardless of background, can take part.
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Respect for culture: Emphasises the significance of representing Indigenous culture thoughtfully.
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Fun and creativity: Keeps the process light, creative and student-driven.
Cost and Next Steps
Our BME Workshops are free of charge, as part of our service to local schools as a Newcastle-based, family-owned Aboriginal business.
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Custom Year 6 polo shirts are just $38.50 inc GST
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There are no additional charges for graphic design artwork.
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We can also create a staff version of the chosen design if you’d like.
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Minimum total order (across all designs and sizes): just 20 polos.
If we work with your students in Term 3, our artist Ally Clancy, a proud Wiradjuri woman, can prepare the final artwork in time for ordering at the start of next year.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we'd love to chat further about how we can best support your school.
Contact Jill today to arrange a BME Workshop at your school!
