17 October, 2019

Eleven young Gunnedah people were given a special presentation by Gunnedah Shire Council today for their initiative in cleaning up graffiti.

“Muck-up Day” for Year 12 students had led to a mess at a Gunnedah park, and another group of students took the initiative to clean it up.

Jessie Betts, Ben Glennister, Coby Higgins, Taryn Maher, Chelsea McArthur, Ashleigh Mills, Helena Pease, Desmond Tuckerman, Zac West, Angelica White and Ashley White were presented with certificates today in recognition of their community spirit.

“We understand the end of school can be a reason for celebration and these things happen on muck-up day,” Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said.

“What doesn’t happen so often is a group of young people getting together to clean it up.

“These are the sorts of actions that make us feel positive about the future. This shows leadership and initiative and is part of what makes Gunnedah the great place it is.”

Cr Chaffey also wished Year 12 Gunnedah Shire students all the best in their HSC exams which start today.

Photo caption: Students with their community spirit certificates following a presentation at Gunnedah Shire Council. Absent: Taryn Maher, Chelsea McArthur and Ashley White.

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