Shoalhaven primary school students Grace Armstrong and Jasmine Wasley are top of the class in an often unrecognised subject: integrity.
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The two Year Six students are the recipients of the 2021 South Coast Police District Integrity Award.
The award identifies and recognises students who demonstrate honesty, school pride, leadership, responsibility and consideration for others feelings.
Initiated by the Shoalhaven Crime Management Unit in 2017, the awards are designed to acknowledge the positive behaviour of young people in their school community.
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Grace was nominated by her school, Terara Public School, in recognition of her kindness towards others, her will to see her peers succeed, leadership in online learning due to lockdown restrictions and her commitment to the role of school vice captain.
Jasmine was nominated by her school, Huskisson Public School, in recognition of her leadership and motivation in the playground and the classroom, including helping peers through online learning.
The principals of both schools agreed Grace and Jasmine were obvious picks for the award.
"The decision was completely unanimous, it took no time at all to nominate her," Terara Public School Principal, Emma Chalker, said about Grace.
"She just represents all of those values and she's just such a standout."
"Jasmine's name popped up straightaway, it was very obvious we were going to choose her," said Huskisson Public School Principal, Kim Lovell.
Asked what having integrity means to her, Grace responded: "integrity means different things to different people, but for me, all I have to do is be myself, and I've found my own version of integrity".
Youth Liaison Officer and Senior Constable Kyriana Van den Belt said after a challenging period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting the awards was a positive note to end the year on.
The students were presented their awards at Nowra Police Station on Monday, December 6.
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