Avoca Beach Public School has received new flags from the Australian Government, including the Australian flag, Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag.
The new flags were requested after the school emailed Member for Robertson Gordon Reid after the current flags fell into disrepair.
Reid said it was an honour to be able to present our national flags to schools.
“Visiting schools and speaking with students and teachers about the history of our national flags is always a pleasure,” he said.
“During my visit to Avoca Beach Public School, I met with SRC (Student Representative Council) students Zaiden Taylor, Felix O’Gara and Sienna Scott, who were all knowledgeable of our national flags.
“The students and I were able to have a conversation about the meanings behind symbols and colours on each of the flags.
“The flag presentation was also an opportunity for me to ask the SRC about the initiatives they have been co-ordinating in their representative roles.
“It was refreshing hearing such enthusiasm for civic education and activism from the students, and a great credit to Avoca Beach Public School for nurturing this curiosity and dedication.
“I look forward to visiting Avoca Beach Public School soon and receiving an update on all the SRC’s progress.”
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid