Twelve students from across the Sarina and Pioneer Valley regions were recently celebrated with a Community Citizenship Role Model Award from Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank.
Since 2017, Community Bank Sarina has recognised outstanding Grade 6 students, with recipients selected by their teachers based on consistent academic efforts and active participation in school and community activities.
These students were also nominated for their demonstrated respect for others, willingness to help and having a positive impact on their peers, becoming true role models throughout their primary school years.
Each student received a $50 Community Bank Sarina voucher to kickstart their savings, a gift pack and a certificate.
Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May emphasised the importance of recognising and encouraging young leaders in our community.
“The Community Citizenship Role Model Awards are an acknowledgement our appreciation for the positive impact these young people have made in their school community."
“Community Bank Sarina is dedicated to encouraging our young leaders, supporting them with awards, scholarships and other professional development opportunities,” Ms May said.
“We wish these students the best as they transition to high school this year and we look forward to seeing the great things they will undoubtedly continue to achieve.”
Congratulations to the 2024 Community Citizenship Role Model Award Recipients:
Bruce Cook – Eton State School
Cassidy Tennent – Eungella State School
Denzel Penola – Sarina State School
Eli John – Gargett State School
Ellexis Agius – North Eton State School
George Vonhoff – Swayneville State School
Lachlan Bulger – Dundula State School
Lilly Fenton – Alligator Creek State School
Mason Cox – St Anne’s Catholic Primary School
McKennan Jeffs – Carmila State School
Sienna Matthews – Koumala State School
Te Whana Rapira – Chelona State School
Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank remains committed to supporting local education, providing senior scholarships at Sarina State High School and partnering with CQUniversity to offer higher education and apprenticeship scholarships.
For more information about scholarships or other opportunities, contact executive@sarinacommunity.com.au.
(L-R) Te Whana Rapira (Chelona SS) with Community Bank Sarina Board Director, Nicholas McDougall
(L-R) Community Bank Sarina Board Deputy Chair Maree Franettovich, Eli John (Gargett SS) and Gargett SS Principal, Ms Tass
(L-R) Ellexis Agius (North Eton SS) with Community Bank Sarina Board Director, Rainee Shepperson. Photos supplied