Project Overview

Blackbook Ink was engaged by Bankstown Public School to transform key areas of the campus through a series of murals turning previously overlooked spaces into engaging, story-driven environments for students.

The project focused on two primary areas:

• A bare brick toilet block, reimagined as a large-scale narrative mural

• The COLA assembly space, activated with a bold, school-branded artwork

Together, these works enhance both everyday student areas and key gathering spaces across the school.

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The Approach

The concept centred around imagination, learning, and creativity using storytelling as a way to connect with students and bring energy into the environment.

Rather than a static image, the toilet block mural was designed as a continuous visual journey, wrapping across multiple walls and unfolding as students move through the space.

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Toilet Block Mural — A Story in Motion

Previously a plain brick structure, the toilet block was transformed into a vibrant, cloud-filled scene featuring a series of interconnected characters and moments.

The composition includes:

• A rainbow lorikeet wearing a wizard hat, holding a wand and reading a book

• A cockatoo in flight, pulling a trail of books behind it as if carried through the sky

• A winged book, reinforcing themes of imagination and learning

• A continuation onto adjacent walls featuring a wombat and kangaroo, grounding the story in Australian wildlife

All elements are set within a soft, flowing cloud background, creating movement and cohesion across the entire structure.

The result is a mural that reveals itself as you walk around it encouraging curiosity and engagement.

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COLA Mural — School Identity & Energy

A second mural was delivered beneath the school’s COLA, a central space used for assemblies and daily gatherings.

This piece takes a more graphic and energetic approach, featuring:

• A hand holding a paintbrush, symbolising creativity and expression

• Bold paint splatter elements, adding colour and movement

• The school’s name prominently displayed, reinforcing identity within a key communal space

Positioned where the school comes together, this mural acts as a visual anchor for assemblies and events.

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The Outcome

The project has transformed previously underutilised and functional spaces into vibrant, engaging parts of the school environment.

The impact:

• Turns a plain utility building into a memorable, student-focused artwork

• Encourages imagination through narrative-driven design

• Enhances a central assembly space with strong school identity

• Creates a more visually engaging and cohesive campus experience

These murals now function as both creative features and everyday touchpoints for students.

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Why It Works

This project succeeds by combining storytelling with strategic placement.

By activating both a transitional space (toilet block) and a key gathering area (COLA), Bankstown Public School has:

• Elevated overlooked areas into meaningful visual experiences

• Reinforced creativity and learning through design

• Strengthened school identity in high-visibility locations

• Delivered long-term value through durable, site-specific artwork

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Looking to Transform Everyday School Spaces?

Blackbook Ink works with schools to turn functional or overlooked areas into engaging, story-driven environments creating murals that connect with students and enhance the overall school experience.