Student stands during National Anthem thanks to donation

By Abbey Cannan

A student with a disability will now be able to achieve her dream of standing during the National Anthem thanks to a donation by The Thursday Girls.

The group donated a $6000 hoist for the Noosaville State School student and in return were presented with a certificate for their contribution on Thursday 18 February.

Committee member Senka Thwaites said it was an exciting and gratifying day for The Thursday Girls.

“In handing over this lifting hoist for a student with special needs we have brought a whole new flexibility to her school experience,“ she said.

“When the The Thursday Girls received an inquiry as to whether we could help in the provision of this hoist, we made some further inquiries…