Tuesday, 2 December 2025

 Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (13:39): It is that time of year again when I have the pleasure of visiting the wonderful local primary and secondary schools to present my community spirit and leadership (CSL) awards. This award goes to very well deserving students who have made outstanding contributions to their school and wider community throughout 2025. Local schools nominate students who have displayed kindness, compassion, participation, commitment and leadership. It is the best experience to visit these schools and see the proud teachers, classmates and parents, who gather to celebrate awardees’ achievements at an assembly or presentation ceremony. I look forward to the upcoming school visits this month.

I am very proud to announce the following winners of the 2025 CSL awards: Lucille McKenzie from Strathaird Primary School; Vitorina Faavae from Hampton Park Primary School; Anya Hassan from River Gum Primary School; Daksha Ranju from Kilberry Valley Primary School; Frishta Didar from Coral Park Primary School; Nandini Chandapeta from Narre Warren South P-12 College primary school; Ava Waters from Tulliallan Primary School; Desten Seufatu from Courtenay Gardens Primary School; Marli Weston from Lynbrook Primary School; Truc Nguyen from Hampton Park Secondary School; Dakota Barrowman from Lyndhurst Secondary College; and Aleesha Cornford from Alkira Secondary College. Congratulations to them all. These are fantastic winners for all of that work produced. All of these students are so well deserving. We are in good hands with the next generation.