Community Recognition Statement
Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (13:31): I acknowledge and congratulate Ingleburn, Macquarie Fields, Leumeah and Curran public schools in my electorate on their participation in this year's Wakakirri Primary School Challenge, New South Wales Wollongong region. The Aboriginal word "wakakirri" means to dance a story, according to Cobar's Waangaaypuwan people. The performance is an enriching experience for students and is Australia's largest story dance festival, involving more than 20,000 students from every State and Territory. The participating schools in my electorate performed exceptionally well, with Curran Public School gaining the additional honour of performing at the Wakakirri Awards at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. I acknowledge the extraordinary talent and dedication of everyone involved. The fantastic results achieved at this year's Wakakirri are due to the tremendous efforts of students, teachers, parents and the community. The Wakakirri experience is one that students will never forget and a story that will be shared for years to come. Our students continue to make us proud.