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10 September 2024

Mabel Martin, Year 6 student at St Joseph’s School, Chelsea, has won this year’s Parliament Prize (Grades 5 and 6 category) for her inspiring video statement on attracting wildlife back into native gardens.

Mabel’s win from a record-setting 1126 entries is a testament to her passion to improve her community and the environment.

Mabel said she chose her topic ‘because I have always worried that we are not doing enough to protect our gardens and the animals that live there. Looking after our world and being responsible by caring for our environment is something I am passionate about’.

Mabel’s call for all of us to do more for the natural world is also the focus of this month’s Season of Creation, as we unite in a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home.

Principal Gavan O’Donnell praised Mabel’s efforts, describing her as ‘a thoughtful young leader and learner in our school. Congratulations Mabel, as you continue to have a positive impact on our world!’

Mabel and her fellow prize-winners were presented with certificates, trophies and cheques in a ceremony at Parliament House.

View Mabel’s prize-winning video statement .

The runs from 1 September to 4 October.