Tuesday, 19 March 2024

 Jess WILSON (Kew) (16:21): Last week I joined Jordan and Sophie from Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre to lead a discussion with grade 4 students at Carey grammar school about what it means to live with a disability. Jordon and Sophie are invaluable members of the Kew community. Last year both Jordan and Sophie won medals at the Special Olympics world summer games in Berlin, which is a testament to their discipline, determination and resilience. Jordan and Sophie led a thought-provoking conversation with Carey students. The topic of the discussion was ‘In someone else’s shoes’, encouraging students to understand and consider the challenges which people with a disability face every day. Thank you to Jordan and Sophie and the year 4s at Carey grammar for bringing such interest and enthusiasm to this important conversation. I have received the most lovely letters from the Carey students since. Thank you to Alexis, Claudia, Aiden, Scarlett, Isabelle, Eddie, Gracy, Weilisi, Bella, Amelie, Leila, Isaac and Ben for your very kind words.