Year 6 Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Garran student Georgia Andrighetto has been awarded the Fred Hollows Humanitarian Award for consistently demonstrating the values of integrity, compassion and kindness towards all members of the school community.

Sts Peter and Paul Assistant Principal Sean Rutledge nominated Georgia for the award that recognises students following Fred’s example, who are striving to make a positive difference in their communities.

Georgia said that she would like to teach people how to be humanitarians by showing care and compassion for others regardless of race, gender or background.

“I felt honoured, surprised and proud of myself that others were able to see these qualities in me,” she said.   

School Principal Margaret Pollard said that Georgia is an excellent role model for the younger students at the school, constantly displaying compassion and concern for others.

“Georgia is mature and responsible in her interactions and has been a loyal and trusted friend for classmates experiencing personal challenges,” she said.

“She selflessly looks out for her peers and goes above and beyond to ensure their safety at school.”

Georgia said that she gains inspiration from ‘Wonder’ book character Summer Dawson who was able to look beyond differences and make friends without judgement. 

“This for me is the essence of care and compassion,” she said.