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Eliza Bosganas

I congratulate Eliza Bosganas, a student from Frenchs Forest Public School, on her outstanding achievement in being awarded a Gold Award in the prestigious NESA WriteOn 2025 competition. The annual competition encourages students from years 1 to 6 across New South Wales to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills. It serves as an important platform for young writers to explore their ideas, develop their voice and build confidence in their writing. This year's theme quote was "Could they be changing?" In response, Eliza wrote a beautiful poem about the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. Eliza's award places her among the top young writers in the State and also means that she is now a published author at such a young age. I recognise the hard work, dedication and creativity she demonstrated in participating and producing such a wonderful piece of writing. It is a well-deserved award and a testament to Eliza's talent as a creative writer. I once again congratulate her and hope she continues to write and share her unique voice with the world. Well done.

Read the Community Recognition Statement in the NSW Hansard, here.

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Vale Mary Ryland

August 06, 2026

I acknowledge the passing of Mary Ryland, a much-loved former Deputy Principal and Acting Principal of Stella Maris College, who passed away on 14 July aged 75. For generations of Stella students, Mary was far more than a school leader. She was a steady,...

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Allambie Heights Village

August 06, 2026

Today, I rise to recognise the extraordinary contribution of Allambie Heights Village and its ongoing commitment to the people of my community. This year marks an incredible milestone, with the organisation celebrating 101 combined years of service to people all across the Northern Beaches....

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