Jerome Laxale (Bennelong, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I'd like to acknowledge the extraordinary generosity, commitment and community spirit displayed by the students, staff and families of Lane Cove West Public School. It gives me great pleasure to inform the House that this wonderful school community has raised an outstanding $32,969 for the Heart Foundation through this year's Jump Rope for Heart program, making them the school with the second-highest amount of fundraising in the country.

This is not just a great achievement; it's a powerful example of how young people can step up and support a cause that touches so many Australian families. I'd like to give a special shout-out to the school's top fundraiser, Charlotte Shanahan, who raised a remarkable $2,305 all on her own. Charlotte's effort wasn't just about skipping ropes. She did it in honour of her grandfather, the late John Shanahan, a much-loved Lane Cove local who, sadly, passed away from congestive heart failure. Charlotte's determination to support heart health in his name shows maturity and compassion well beyond her years. Her family and our entire community should be very proud of her.

Of course, these results don't happen without strong leadership. I'd like to acknowledge Miss Amelia Richards for coordinating this event so successfully and acting principal Mrs Roslyn Gee for fostering a school environment where kids are supported to step up and make a real difference. Well done, Lane Cove West Public School.