East Gosford Public School student Patrick Bull was awarded Pupil of East Gosford at the Year 6 Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 9.
Staff member Ms Jodie Campbell said the award was the most prestigious to receive. Patrick said the award meant the receiver was a wellrounded student. “It means that you’re good at sports and different things,” he said. The entire Year 5 and 6 community were able to vote for any of their peers in Year 6. “You just had to write down the name of a person, if and why they should get it,” said Patrick. “It was kept very secretive; none of my friends told me they voted for me. “My teacher [Lara Middleton] said ‘well-done Patrick, that’s the best award to get’.” Patrick said he was surprised when he heard his name called out. “I just thought oh. I got an award.” Along with a plaque, Patrick received a certifi cate which included some of the comments that were made in the voting process, such as being a good friend, good at sports and nice to students and teachers. Patrick’s mother Ms Julie Bull said: “I feel that he is very deserving.” “It was a very proud, exciting moment and all of his qualities come so naturally to him.” Overall, Patrick said that he was happy about receiving such an award. “I have a pretty good feeling that people will remember me,” he said.
Victoria Power,
6 Dec 2014
Interviewees: Patrick Bull
and Julie Bull