Wednesday, 4 February 2026

 Daniela DE MARTINO (Monbulk) (10:08): Late last year I had the pleasure of awarding one student per graduating year level at a number of our local primary and secondary schools a Monbulk District Community Award, recognising a student who demonstrated exceptional kindness and community service within their school and beyond. I am pleased to place on the record the following recipients by first name and initial surname: Eastern Ranges School, Ryan F; Emerald Secondary, Emily D; Monbulk College, Ebony E; St Joseph’s, Hayden N; Sherbrooke Community School, Mariam G; Upwey High, Emily M; Billanook Primary, Rhys B; Cockatoo Primary, Connor G; Gembrook Primary, Nathan A; St Paul’s, Ella R; Upwey Primary, Jasper F; Upwey South Primary, Finn N. I have a number of school visits coming up to hand out leadership awards, and I have to say I love attending these ceremonies. The pride you see is simply the best. The future is bright indeed.