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Students reach the end of difficult year AFTER a long and anxious wait, Year 12 students have finally received their ATAR scores. It was a year like no other for the class of 2020, but their long journey finally came to an end when their final results were revealed to them on 30 December. Lam Yeung finished at the top of the class at Frankston High School. She received an ATAR score of 95.65. Frankston High School senior campus principal Helen Wilson said “Lam is an outstanding and conscientious student who strives to achieve her best at all times. In my 35 years of teaching, it would be difficult to find a more dedicated student. Lam always completes all learning tasks to a very high standard.” “As her teacher and senior campus principal I have seen how hard Lam works to comprehend and have an understanding of the key knowledge and skills required in her VCE studies. I am inspired by Lam and her ability to overcome difficulties she has had with her understanding of the English language. “As Lam’s education instruction until 2018 was in Cantonese in Hong Kong, she has embraced the opportunities provided and has persevered to learn the English language. When Lam arrived in Melbourne, Australia she was overwhelmed with a new country, new culture and new language. She has worked tirelessly and meticulously to learn the English language – both verbally and in the written form. On top of this, Lam has successfully completed her Year 12 studies during the COVID-19 pandemic and worked tirelessly through both remote learning and on site learning.”
KATHLEEN Hassell. Picture: Supplied
with our local indigenous community, Historical Society and other environmental friends groups. “Kath was the epitome of community, and her legacy will forever be remembered through the work she did transforming our local environment. Rest in peace, Kath. We will miss you.”
Summer fun at pool Tributes for Beach Association veteran
LAM Yeung with Frankston High School principal John Albiston and 2021 principal Andrew Batchelor. Picture: Supplied
FRANKSTON environmentalist Kathleen Hassell has passed away. Ms Hassell was a four-decade veteran of the Frankston Beach Association. She passed away in her 90s at the end of last year. For her lifetime of work she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2017. In 2000 she was named Frankston’s citizen of the year. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “Kath was a remarkable woman who worked tirelessly with FBA over four decades to ensure the preservation of her beloved Frankston Beach and Olivers Hill.” “Always caring, Kath devoted much of her life to volunteering, and often motivated others to get involved. Indeed, Kath was pivotal in connecting like-minded members of the Frankston City community, and supporting them to improve their local area. “Through her time working with the FBA Kath oversaw the planting of countless indigenous plants, and secured Government grants in excess of $200,000. Kath believed in the power of community and working together, having formed lasting relationships
PENINSULA Aquatic Recreation Centre’s school holiday program is up and running. From 11 January to 22 January, 11am to 3pm, activities for kids will run at the swimming centre. Kids will be able to enjoy the inflatable obstacle course, balloon entertainment, water slides, free goody bags, arts and crafts, and prizes. The swimming centre reopened in November after a long closure period during the COVID-19 pandemic. PARC Swim Memberships are still on hold. Casual entry rates apply to visitors. To book a session on the inflatable obstacle course visit parcfrankston. com.au/funparc Making a splash: Young swimmers tackle the inflatable obstacle course at PARC. Picture: Supplied
EVERY TEST HELPS US KEEP DOING THE THINGS WE LOVE Every test keeps us on top of this virus. And keeps us doing the things we love. So even if your symptoms are mild, or you’ve been tested before, every test helps.
For testing locations visit CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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Frankston Times
12 January 2021