Whitsunday Anglican School’s 2023 School Captain, Lily Mifsud, was one of only twelve students in the State to receive a Secondary Schools Citizenship Award by the Order of Australian Association, presented at the recent ceremony at Queensland’s Parliament House, where she was honoured for her service to the community.
The Secondary Schools Citizenship Awards is presented to those secondary school students in Queensland who have demonstrated outstanding service to their schools and to their communities.
Presented by Guest of Honour, The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO KC, Former (26th) Governor of Queensland, Lily said that she was humbled by the award.
Guided by the quote, “Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible”, Lily embodies the values of kindness, enthusiasm, and service to others, through a devoted commitment to community, cultural, academic, leadership, music and sporting endeavours.
“I was raised to do what is needed to be done without the need for recognition, simply because there is a job that needs doing.”
“It is amazing to be recognised at this event alongside other student peers.” she said.
Principal Mr Andrew Wheaton said Lily is the embodiment of humility and dedication. Even with the responsibilities as the 2023 School Captain in her final year of schooling, she continues to serve with commitment.
“Lily is a tremendous role model to our community, and we are immensely proud of her achievements throughout her schooling journey.”
“Since joining the Whitsunday Anglican School Boarding family in 2018, Lily has selflessly served as an exceptional ambassador for the School and wider community.”
Lily’s service achievements are significant, including the Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp for children with special needs, an executive role on the Interact Club, being appointed Youth Member of Burdekin as part of the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament and participating
in the Bond University High School Model United Nations Conference in 2022 and 2023.
Hailing from “Undara Downs Station”, Kilcummin, 60 kilometres north of Clermont, Lily is proud
to be an active contributor to community service in her rural region.
She has continued to volunteer her time at various events including the Kilcummin State School End of Year Function, the Clermont Gold Cup Camp Draft, and supports the youth of the region by coaching and umpiring netball for the Clermont Netball Association.
The Order of Australia Association Secondary Schools Citizenship Awards 2023 was held at Queensland Parliament House on Friday 15 September.
The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC CVO KC, Former (26th) Governor of Queensland and Whitsunday Anglican School Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton, congratulates Lily Mifsud, Year 12 student and recipient of an Order of Australia Association Secondary Schools Citizenship Award
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