There was an added air of emotion at the Cootamundra Public School presentation day as, among the celebration and recognition of students’ efforts, the inaugural Jai Godbier Memorial Award was presented.
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The award, presented to a student who demonstrates consideration towards others, commemorates young Jair Godbier who passed away earlier this year.
Piper Philpott had the honour of receiving the first award which will now be presented each year at the presentation day.
As well as commemorating Jai, the presentation day gave the school community a chance to reflect on everything they have achieved this year.
Principal Bill Godman thanked the school community for their “concerted and sustained commitment to teaching and learning” throughout the year.
The following awards were presented;
- P&C Association Award for Academic Excellence (Dux) – Blake Sloan
- Minister’s Fellowship Award – Marley Menzies
- Principal’s Award – Bronte Johnson
- Ex-Servicemen’s and Citizens’ Memorial Club Bursary – Alicia Harland
- Lions Club of Cootamundra Bursary – Joshua Walsh
- Matthew Wicks Memorial Award – Abbey Sloan
- Jai Godbier Memorial Award – Piper Philpott
- Canteen Award – Madeline Twyford
- Canteen Award – William Tobin
- Lisa Lord Encouragement Award for Athletics – Andie McTavish
- Library Award – William Ellis
- Library Award – Lily Basham
- Braybrooks Award – Trysta Willoughby
- Cootamundra Herald Writing Award – Benjamin Mair
- Soroptimist Award – Sofia Padernal
- Rotary Award – Zak Davey
- CPS School Council Award – Lilly Welch
- Director of NSW Public School – Elizabeth Bragg
- Day View Club Award – Grace Derrick
- Gudhamanghuray – Olivia Webster
- Gudhamanghuray – Ashlee D’Aran
- Cootamundra RSL Sub Branch – Cooper Emonson
- Charles Sturt University Future Moves Award – Alexandra Billsborrow
- Charles Sturt University Future Moves Award – Clare Speelman
- Charles Sturt University Future Moves Award – Teleah Kopa
