Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I rise to commend Mr Daniel Witanowski, who has been awarded a 10 year long service medal for his involvement with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Mr Witanowski is a teacher at Green Point Christian College and connects students with the Duke of Ed award through programs and projects. Green Point Christian College is an outstanding high school that educates and nurtures young men and women to reach their full potential, guided by Christian principles. The Duke of Edinburgh's international award is the global leader in the organisation and accreditation of non-formal education through its framework. For over 60 years, this framework has been used by education providers and community organisations to accredit the non-formal learning outcomes and achievements of young people. The award in Australia started in 1959 and over 800,000 young Australians have participated in the award since it began. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Witanowski for all of his work supporting young students at the Green Point Christian College and connecting them with the Duke of Ed International Award. I would also like to thank our hard-working teachers right across the Central Coast, and indeed right across NSW, who do so much to ensure that our young people, the leaders of tomorrow, have the knowledge and tools to succeed throughout their lives.

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