We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Maria from The Deanes, who reached the Jack Petchey Regional Final.

Maria delivered a powerful and inspiring speech reflecting on her personal journey of finding her voice. Arriving in Year 7 unable to speak English, she is now a confident Year 10 student, speaking publicly about her experience with clarity and confidence.

Maria's achievement is truly remarkable and stands as a testament to her resilience, determination, and courage. Maria is an inspirational role model to her peers and a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

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