John Alexander (Bennelong, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Rotary clubs service in many valuable ways. The reward of paying it forward unites men and women of different backgrounds, cultures, religious and political beliefs the world over, allowing ordinary people to do extraordinary things. I can report today that Rotary certainly is paying it forward in my electorate of Bennelong. Last week I had the privilege of attending the primary school leadership awards hosted by the Rotary clubs of Eastwood and Gladesville. Meeting the students, their proud parents and the teachers was inspiring. In an age when young people often seem to be vilified, learning about these students' achievements in leadership was most heartening.

I especially congratulate Jasmine Cochrane for being the year 7 guest speaker. Her advice to those primary school students who were about to advance was absolutely inspiring. Well done to Harrison Bowen, Tamsin Slender, Ray Chen, Emily Clugston, Hannah Lee, Ria Kapoor, Melanie Carlson, Lars Van Uden, Jenevieve Liem, Marcus Della Vedova, Samuel Meguerditchian, Rachel Manley, David Jiang, Tahnee Sparks, Isabella Whabe, Emerick Agahari, Clare Doherty, Owen Eymael, Ryan Dale, Charlotte Anderson, Andrew Tutos, Isabella McGarry, Jack Baker and Olivia Hester. Good luck to all of you as you step up to high school next year. Thank you, Narelle Barker and your fellow Rotarians.