Federal Member for Blaxland, Jason Clare MP has recognised the outstanding efforts of local students and volunteers who make our community a better place to live.
45 students were recognised for their exceptional contributions and commitment in a special presentation ceremony held at Bankstown and attended by 250 guests including families, school principals and teachers.
During this event, the students recognised for their admirable achievements were presented with an official Certificate and a gift voucher.
Kaela Goldsmith, an extremely talented year 3 student from Birrong Public School, gave a very special performance on the night of her rendition of ‘Skinny Love’ by Birdy.
Six local volunteers were also awarded a National Volunteer Award in recognition of their ongoing commitment to community service.
“Volunteers are what make our community tick. We should never underestimate the difference one person can make,” Mr Clare said.
“The actions of one person can create a ripple that helps the lives of many others.
National Volunteers recognised include:
- Matthew Laupepa – Australian Air League (Riverwood Squadron)
- Barbara Gill – NSW Cancer Council
- Ron Thatcher – NSW Cancer Council
- Geoff Meyers – Care Leavers Australia Network
- Jake Bailey – Australian Air League (Riverwood Squadron)
- Ken Thompson – Neighbourhood Watch
Media Contact: Chris Zogopoulos 9790 2466
Student Recipients:
Al Amanah College | Roha | Rasheed | Year 6 |
Bankstown Girls High School | Melanie | Ngo | Year 11 |
Bankstown Senior College | Malok | Ashiyornin | Year 12 |
Bankstown West Public School | Michael | Djelevski | Year 6 |
Bass High School | Sawsan | Alwandi | Year 7 |
Berala Public School | Jaime | Hocking | Year 5 |
Birrong Boys High School | Harry | Habib | Year 9 |
Birrong Girls High School | Isabella | Pham | Year 11 |
Birrong Public School | Mohamed | Hmeidouch | Year 6 |
Blaxcell Street Public School | Beril | Firat | Year 6 |
Carramar Public School | Travis | Morgan | Year 6 |
Chester Hill North Public School | Madison | Reynolds-Pace | Year 6 |
Chester Hill Public School | Tremaine | Manase | Year 6 |
Christ the King School | Martin | Nguyen | Year 6 |
Condell Park High School | Mariam | Hamad | Year 9 |
Condell Park Public School | Jasmin | Jungo | Year 6 |
Georges Hall Public School | Danny | Phong | Year 6 |
Georges River Grammar School | Anita | Grassy | Year 11 |
Granville South High School | Cho | Aye | Year 10 |
Granville South Public School | Ali | Hawchar | Year 6 |
Guildford West Public School | Joshua | Nohra-Hendry | Year 5 |
Holy Family Primary School | Isabella | Shamoun | Year 4 |
Immaculate Heart of Mary School | Stephanie | Waszczuk | Year 6 |
La Salle College | Liam | Trinder | Year 10 |
La Salle College | David | Borg | Year 12 |
Patrician Brothers College | Anthony | Khouri | Year 11 |
Regents Park Christian School | Renee | Jenner | Year 11 |
Regents Park Public School | Patrick | Lim | Year 5 |
Sacred Heart School | Sally | Nguyen | Year 6 |
Sefton Infants School | Simon | Vuong | Year 2 |
St Brendan’s School | Maree | Manachian | Year 6 |
St Brendan’s School | Kiefe | Ha | Year 6 |
St Euphemia College | Jenny | Mangos | Year 7 |
St Felix’s Primary School | Isabella | Carini | Year 6 |
St Mary’s Primary School | Caitlin | Grove | Year 6 |
St Peter Chanel Primary School | Ashleigh | Ross | Year 6 |
Trinity Catholic College | Margarette | Nguyen | Year 8 |
Trinity Catholic College | Matthew | Perry | Year 11 |
Verona School | Lily | Aniseko | Year 9 |
Villawood East Public School | Reece | Tomkinson | Year 6 |
Villawood North Public School | Mahmoud | Al-Rifai | Year 6 |
Wattawa Heights Public School | Natalie | Laws | Year 5 |
Yagoona Public School | Jonathan | Cakovski | Year 6 |
Yennora Public School | Hamda | El-Awik | Year 6 |
