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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Chich by Lucas (12-15 years, VIC)

Drawing, Chalk Pastel
Chich
Xenofon is my best friend and we have been best friends for 6 years. We met in prep and we have been besties since. Xen is very kind and always shows respect towards people. He is a very good soccer player and also is very good at riding bikes. Xen tries his hardest in soccer tournaments and he tries to achieve the goal of winning. Xen is passionate for soccer and he loves being competitive. He's an approachable person that brings energy everywhere he goes. Overall, Xen is a very kind person and is a great role model.

My Awesome Australian

Portrait of Danny-Master Storyteller
Portrait of Danny-Master Storyteller by Atticus
My mum
My mum by Ollie
The famous actress
The famous actress by Mia
Squares of Music
Squares of Music by Li
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