State Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis, said the Community Service Award recognised individuals in NSW who have substantially helped to improve the quality of life of members of their community.
“Ms Ramadan works relentlessly for her students and the wider community,” Ms Cotsis said.
“Ms Ramadan is an extremely inspiring role model and educator for the future generation of Australians.”
A highly respected member of the local community, Ms Ramadan fled Lebanon during the civil war and came to Australia as a 15-year-old with limited language skills.
“Through her adversity, Ms Ramadan has become an excellent example of how hard work and dedication can allow one to achieve their dreams,” Ms Cotsis added.
Ms Ramadan said: “It is an absolute privilege to be the recipient of a Premier’s NSW Community Service Award. While I am humbled by the recognition, I believe that the award is really about the Belmore Boys High School community, whether it is students, staff, parents/carers or local service providers.
“With Covid-19 hitting this year, our teaching and non-teaching staff have had to work tirelessly with students and families to ensure the learning and wellbeing needs of students are met.”
Win for inspiring Principal
DESCRIBED as a ‘phenomenal’ educator who has doubled her school’s enrolments, Belmore Boys High School Principal Hala Ramadan has now been presented with a Premier’s NSW Community Service Award.
