Encouraging the next generation

The latest round of exceptional young people has been rewarded by a local Lions Club, with Encouragement Awards handed out last month.

Students from eight primary schools in Moorabool received awards from the Bacchus Marsh Lions Club in December, which included a framed, named certificate indicating why the award was made, and a ‘cash card’ to reward them for showing a positive attitude, providing support to others, achieving personal goals and skills, demonstrating good citizenship, and creating fun, throughout their activities and interactions.

In a statement, the Lions Club said it was proud to continue sponsoring the Encouragement Awards with 33 handed out for 2023.

“Another year with school disruptions by the coronavirus has been difficult for everyone, but has also led to some in the community to shine. We would like to congratulate all the staff, teachers, students, and school helpers for their efforts to ensure education continued in a positive manner throughout this year,” the Bacchus Marsh Lions Club said.

“We hope these students continue to enjoy becoming involved in wider community activities as they progress.”

The following students received Encouragement Awards:

Darley Primary

Ayden Kaiser
Amelie Strugnell
Xander Wilson
Reid McDougall

Pentland Primary

Anant Malik (Academic Numeracy)
Adaeze Macauley (Academic Literacy)
Daniella Ssemanganda
Jamaya Dimineo

St. Bernard’s Primary

Markos Bayley (Academic Excellence)
Sarah Benit (Exemplary Student)
Shelby McKimmie (Exemplary Student)
Payton Hawkins (Exemplary Student)

Bacchus Marsh Primary

April Sa’u
Cooper Warren-Upton
Ellie Carr
Kaitlyn Bugeja
Kyah Tango

Bacchus Marsh Grammar Middle School

Charlotte Morton (Outstanding Character Award)
Georgia Waite
Gurbani Nehal
Lachlan Mackenzie

Myrniong Primary

Willow Copley
Ana Van Gossum
Oliver Irwin
Flynn Basten
Patrick Gleeson
Alannah O’Shaughnessy
Juniper Marsh

Coimadai Primary

Declan Spry
Sallina Simone

Balliang East Primary

Dan Fosdick (Academic Application)
Madeline Hytongue (Academic Application)
Iverson Angeles (Leadership)