Washed Up
The ‘Washed Up’ exhibition features photographs by Year 9 Woodleigh students Xavier Goldfinch and Oscar McKeown, aiming to raise awareness about beach pollution and inspire community action to mitigate it.
- Date
- Sep 21, 2026
- Status
- Upcoming
Event summary
Highlights
- Features 41 photographs documenting beach litter
- Organized by Year 9 students Xavier Goldfinch and Oscar McKeown
- Free to attend at The Nook in Mornington
- Part of a community project to raise environmental awareness
This photo exhibition is the culmination of a community project by students Xavier Goldfinch and Oscar McKeown, who spent months documenting litter on local beaches, including Fisherman’s Beach, Mills Beach, and Canadian Bay. Their project for the Middle Years Program focuses on identifying an issue, investigating it, and taking meaningful action. Through their work, they highlight the importance of recording pollution data to help organizations like Beach Patrol advocate for change.
The exhibition, showcasing 41 photographs, is free to attend and welcomes everyone to learn about beach pollution and simple ways to make a difference. It will be held at The Nook in Mornington on September 21, running from 10am to 2pm.
The exhibition, showcasing 41 photographs, is free to attend and welcomes everyone to learn about beach pollution and simple ways to make a difference. It will be held at The Nook in Mornington on September 21, running from 10am to 2pm.
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- Students hold photo exhibition to showcase beach pollution www.mpnews.com.au
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