Canberra Grammar School was recently visited by Luke Ferguson, 2022 ACT Local Hero to present the Aussie of the Month certificate, badge and a Pilot Pen gift to recipient Mairead.
Mairead and her school mates were thrilled to meet Luke when he announced the Aussie of the Month and share his inspiring message of inclusion and how he set up Daydream Machine, a music school that runs dynamic programs for neurodiverse young people – Cool Kids Doing Cool Stuff! Students were even treated to a performance from Daydream Machine member, Grace Flanagan aka Charlie Grace, who sang her original song ‘Stuck in My Dreams’!
His story of active citizenship and the power of community building, inspired students to make a difference in their own community both in and beyond the school gates. For his impact, Luke was recognised in the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.
Lauren Dunn, Director of Students at Canberra Grammar School said that the Aussie of the Month program and Luke’s visit as an Australian of the Year award alumni was an opportunity for kids to be inspired by a powerful role model.
“The kids absolutely loved the assembly today and I think Luke’s message had a massive impact. There were kids in the audience that came out of their shell for the first time when Luke and Grace shared their message.”
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