ST KEVIN'S SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)—My congratulations to the new captains of St Kevin's Primary School in Cardiff, Emme Porter and Cristiano Multari. Though the school has had First Nations students in leadership roles before, this is the first time that two First Nation young people have occupied the top spots at the same time. Emme and Cristiano told the Newcastle Herald that they were looking forward to being role models for their fellow students, and were interested in teaching their fellow students more about what it means to be Indigenous. The two also happen to be cousins! Emme is a Gamilaraay and Yuwalaraay girl, and her totem is the emu. Cristiano is Gamilaroi boy, and his totem is the sand goana. Both live and learn on Awabakal land, and visit family in Moree. I wish Emme and Cristiano all the best in their new leadership roles.

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