Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Sri Lankan students' creativity took centre stage for the third consecutive year, at the Zero Chance Art and Essay Awards Ceremony at BMICH, Colombo. The event showcased how students used art and writing to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal migration to Australia.

The competition had a record 2,932 entries - 1,170 in art and 1,762 in essays -from 42 schools across 20 districts. 199 students won first, second and third place prizes, while 60 students received certificates for fourth and fifth places.

A joint collaboration between the Australian Government and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the competition encourages students to express their understanding of the risks associated with ille...