Students from the small Central West public school of Meadow Flat have created drawings to help decorate the walls of Australian athletes' rooms in the Paris Olympic village.

This follows a request for students across a number of NSW public schools to unleash their creativity and help brighten the athletes’ home away from home during the Paris Olympic games.

The Olympic-inspired artworks of the 34 students at Meadow Flat Public School conveyed a message of admiration and appreciation for the athletes' dedication and achievements.

One special Village Art submission was created by Year 5 student and School Sports Australia Nationals swimming champ, Lyndall Peychers.

Lyndall may just be following in Australian Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon’s footsteps, having won silver medals in 100m backstroke and 50m backstroke and placed fourth in the finals for 100m freestyle at the 2023 School Sports Australia Nationals swimming championships.

The 11-year-old said she decided to make her Olympic artwork to give to Olympic swimming champion Emma McKeon because Emma was a great role model.

“Emma shows how much dedication you need to put into your training to come out with success in the pool,” said Lyndall. “She is kind to others and motivates her teammates and others to strive for their best too.

“Being a swimmer myself I know how much hard work and endless hours of dedicated training, along with the huge love for the sport that is required to be successful in your chosen sport.

“Like Emma, I strive to do well in the pool and have had great success in my swimming, and I like to look up to Emma and hope that one day I could be as great as her.”

Lyndall is not new to the Olympic scene, having had the honour in the past of being coached by Emilie Miller, a former Bathurst national swimmer and Paralympian in wheelchair rugby at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

“I am eagerly anticipating supporting her as she competes in Paris.”

Principal Michael Wood said she was pleased the school was able to be involved in this creative project and reflected on Lyndall’s message and how it resonated with all who aspire to greatness in their chosen pursuits.

“Drawing parallels between her own swimming journey and McKeon's illustrious career, Lyndall has achieved so much, echoing McKeon's ethos of hard work and passion for the sport,” Mr Wood said.

Other schools to contribute artworks include Copacabana Public School, Douglas Park Public School, Fairvale Public School, Neutral Bay Public School and Northmead Public School (pictured below).