Schools
4 February 2013
St Francis Xavier school year 6 student Keller McDonald with the Tawa Citizenship Award 2012. Keller is an 
exceptional student and shows true leadership, willingly taking on many tasks around the school, including road patroller, peer mediator and Young Vinnie.
He is motivated, shows initiative and always tries his best. Friendly, considerate and reliable, he is a positive role model in the school and is very supportive of other students.
Keller is respectful of others and shows a strong sense of social responsibility. He supports all school and Special Character activities.
St Francis Xavier School is delighted to recognise him as a worthy recipient of this citizenship award.
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