Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has awarded local students with the annual Barker Shield as part of their end of year celebrations.
The Barker Shield is an annual award given to three students in each participating school across the Federal electorate of Barker. It celebrates student excellence in three categories: academic achievement; community service and spirit; and a category determined by the school.
“As Federal Member for Barker, it is a great privilege to be able to recognise the valuable contribution of the students that achieve at very high levels,” Mr Pasin said.
“These students have excelled in their studies or in the school community and are undoubted future leaders. No matter what they go on to achieve or where, I want them to feel valued and recognised for the leadership shown during their time at school and as part of the wider Riverland community.”
“Each of these students are worthy recipients who have now been honoured through the perpetual Barker Shield, which is displayed in a prominent location at the school,” said Mr Pasin.
Award winners from Berri Regional Secondary College are as follows:
Academic Achievement Award: Thomas Pipinis
Community Service and Spirit Award: Kale Karpany
Modelling School Values: Melody Baldock
Award winners from Loxton High School are as follows:
Academic Achievement Award: Zoe Raynes
Community Service and Spirit Award: Zoe Hughes
Middle School All-rounder: Tayla Jungfer
Award winners from Swan Reach Area School are as follows:
Academic Achievement Award: Ryan Wiebrecht
Community Service and Spirit Award: Jacob Hodge
School Values: Naite Gribble
Award winners from Lameroo Regional Community School are as follows:
Academic Achievement Award: Chloe Saplan
Community Service and Spirit Award: Madison Venning
Modelling School Values: Madison Venning
Award winners from St Francis of Assisi College are as follows:
Academic Achievement Award: Samuel De Palma
Community Service and Spirit Award: Aleesha Crosby
Student Leadership: Billie Augey
“Congratulations to all students on completing the 2022 year of study and whether they are continuing further study or entering the work force I wish students from all schools across Barker all the best for 2023,” Mr Pasin said.
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