YOUNG LEADERS RECOGNISED FOR SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Young leaders from Primary Schools in Lower Blue Mountains and Penrith were honored with ‘Service Above Self’ awards by Lower Blue Mountains Rotary on Tuesday night.More than 120 pupils, their families, Rotarians and friends enjoyed the inspirational night at Emu Plains Sport and Recreation Club.
Schools are required to nominate one outstanding senior leader for the annual event each year and Rotary recognizes the students with a framed citation and special book prize.
The Rotary Club’s Youth Service Director Glenn Anslow explained to those present that it was never too early to recognize leadership and citizenship – and that the recognition evening was a perfect ‘fit’ for Rotary’s youth mentoring projects.
Those honored included Ben Watson of Blaxland East Primary School, Lexy Thorpe of Glenbrook, Savannah Burns of Mt Riverview, Grace Madill of Lapstone, Lara Roser of Our Lady of the Way Emu Plains, Caitlin Mitchell of Warrimoo, Lachlan Moore of Leonay, Liam Lester of Emu Plains, Anneleise Shapcott of Emu Heights, Tyler Pockran of St Finbars and finally twins Angelina and Lillian Hawkins of Blaxland.
Rotary President Drew Fitzpatrick made presentations to all pupils on behalf of the Rotary club.
- Pictured – Primary School pupils from schools throughout the Lower Blue Mountains and Penrith are pictured following presentations at a special ‘Service Above Self’ Recognition Night on Tuesday.