Giving back to the Community

Congratulations Mrs Lukose

Congratulations to Mrs Mary Lukose, Head Teacher of Special Education, for achieving second prize in the Accomplished Knanaya Women Awards for 2022.

The Knanaya community originates in Mrs Lukose’s home country of India and now has members living around the world. Mrs Lukose was nominated as a member the Oceania division for her wonderful work in the field of Special Education. This year, Mrs Lukose celebrated 41 years in education and has worked in Special Education at Cecil Hills High School for 22 of those years. Prior to Cecil Hills High School, Mrs Lukose worked in Kenya and South Africa, and worked for 6 years at Airds High School.

At Cecil Hills High School, Mrs Lukose works tirelessly to support the students and staff in the Special Education Unit and is pictured here with the enthusiastic students of Year 11.

Lara Kurtonal - Kids Giving Back

Most students spend their school holidays relaxing at home and going out with friends. Last school holidays, Year 8 student Lara Kurtonal spent her time giving back to the community through Kids Giving Back.   

Lara was one of 500 young people who volunteered their time to produce more than 13 500 meals, care packs and tote bags for 13 charities around Sydney. Clothes for 12 000 people were also prepared and a twice-a-week soup kitchen provided more 1000 servings to vulnerable people.

‘I have participated in the 48-hour backpack challenge, where I lived as a refugee person would, including sleeping in a tent, and only using the items kept in the backpack. Helping refugees is a good thing’, said Lara.

What a fantastic effort! Congratulations to Lara for her selfless dedication to helping people!

Mrs Cremin

Deputy Principal

Year 8 and Support Unit