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Dog Poop Art Competition
As the notorious crime of dog fouling continues to spread among the streets, some schools in Cork are undertaking a big mission to encourage dog owners to dispose of their dog’s poop PROPERLY!!!!
Anyway, to get to more of the arty side of it, one of the classes that are taking on the mighty task of bringing down these terrible criminals to justice (not the dogs) is Mr. Foley’s 5th class. We must create our own poster that must clearly state that you’re NOT suppose to leave your dog’s poop unattended.
We started with the pencil, then the colours and then the finishing touches and decorations. Also, don’t forget that this is a competition; the main prize is a €100 Smyth’s toys gift voucher. and everyone else that gets through will get a €25 voucher.
So Get Creating!!!
By Corey Brooks
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