Sunshine Heights Primary School has received two Together for Humanity (TFH) National Awards for Intercultural Excellence as part of the inaugural online ceremony.
The school was awarded two student team awards for its ‘Be You’ project team, and the ‘Break it Down’ project team, with strong focuses on promoting and encouraging diversity and inclusion.
TFH founder Rabbi Zalman Kastel gave congratulations to Sunshine Heights Primary School for its double winning efforts.
“It’s inspiring to see students, teachers and schools championing inclusion and promoting intercultural initiatives in their communities,” he said.
“I’m particularly proud of the young change-makers determined to bring about meaningful change in their communities.”
TFH’s mission is to create a more cohesive, inclusive society free of racism and prejudice, where all young people feel they belong.
The awards were launched by the educational not-for-profit to recognise school student champions, as well as teachers, teams, or schools who demonstrate leadership, passion and influence in intercultural and interfaith issues.
TFH awards director Kate Xavier also commended the winners for thinking outside of the box.
“In schools, there is a big focus on literacy and numeracy, but if young people don’t have a sense of belonging, their wellbeing and learning are impacted,” she said.
“We don’t often hear about projects like these, driven by passionate students and teachers who know their communities best; they’re the unsung heroes of intercultural work.”
