Students from Hennessy Catholic College were presented with certificates of recognition for their entries into the Riverina and Central West ANZAC Day writing competition by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack on Friday.
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Mr McCormack said it was pleasing to have both Justin Garlick and Angus Brown enter the competition alongside their peers from across the region.
“There are hundreds of students right across the Riverina and Central West who enter the competition each and every year,” he said.
“It gives the young people of the area on opportunity to write and express their feelings and thoughts of what is Australia's most important national day, being a former journalist myself it’s important that kids understand the importance of writing, so the competition gives them an opportunity to express themselves creatively.
“The quality of the writing is exceptional, you get blown away about how well these kids can write, and the expression they can convey.
“The children just need to put pen to paper, they all get a certificate, and those are the sorts of things when they are seeking there first job are good alongside sorts certificates and principal’s awards,” he said.
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Mr McCormack also presented student Elizabeth Nowlan with an Australian flag for her trip to Denmark.
Principal Trazel Scott said the school was proud of the diverse interests its students demonstrate.
“We are delighted to have the Deputy Prime Minister here supporting our catholic students in the Riverina,” she said.
“It’s amazing to have him here, we’ve had a fabulous function with some very proud parents and grandparents, its a lovely way to get in touch with our community.
“We love to encourage all of our students to enter the ANZAC Day writing competition and are delighted to have Justin Garlick and Angus Brown’s ANZAC pieces included in the 2019 publication.
“We are also farewelling one of our Year 10 students, Elizabeth Nowlan, who was presented with an Australian flag to take with her on her student exchange to Denmark,” she said.
Mr McCormack said it was good to visit his home region again.
“Being Deputy Prime Minister I really value the opportunity to get out and breathe the country air,” he said.
“I spend my life these days traveling around the nation and to get back to the Riverina which is home for me.
“To be amongst students and farmers and seeing how they are fairing is just as important to me as speaking to key stake holders about nation building infrastructure in a capital city. You’re still a local member and you have to be available and answerable to the people.”
