Kowanyama State School’s love of learning was celebrated with a trip to North Stradbroke Island. Photo: Transit Systems.
Kowanyama State School has celebrated 10 of its most committed students after they were rewarded with a trip to North Stradbroke Island to mark NAIDOC Week.
Transit Systems and SeaLink South East Queensland (SEQ) co-ordinated and hosted the trip in recognition of the student’s exceptional commitment to education and learning.
Transit Systems chief executive officer Michael McGee said the jam-packed day celebrated the student’s attendance and upholding of the school’s values.
The students were treated to a spot of whale watching, swimming at Amity Point, and a sweet treat at the local gelati shop.
“The students earned this trip as a reward for their hard work, and we wanted to help make this experience as memorable and inspiring as possible by welcoming them to North Stradbroke Island,” Mr McGee said.
The return ferry fares were provided by SeaLink SEQ, along with some obligatory merchandise to take a part of the experience home with them to western Cape York.
“Congratulations to the students for their achievements, and also to their teachers and mentors for creating a love of learning,” SeaLink SEQ general manager Ben Renwick said.
“We were thrilled to welcome the Kowanyama students onboard and showcase the wonders of North Stradbroke Island, with its significant First Nations culture.”
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council sport and recreation manager Sereana Tuqiri expressed her gratitude for the two transport companies for making the memorable trip possible.
“Thank you for arranging this and creating memories for our Kowanyama mob,” she said.
