Two from one school receive Children of Courage awards
He presented the crystal ornament to Brianne Ridge (10), and ex-pupil Shania Burton (12) who now attends Lisnagarvey High School. Both were nominated by classroom teachers and the acting principal Mrs Alison Stevenson.
Pupils at Tonagh Primary had only ever received the award once before so it was remarkable that two children this year associated with the school received the award.
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Hide AdBrianne, who is now in P6 has been a type one diabetic since she was four and as well as that suffers from celiac disease - an intolerance to wheat.
Despite her dietary requirements and challenges she still works well at school.
“We just felt she was a worthy winner because we see how well she copes with her illnesses and dietary complications and still coping well with school work is remarkable,” said Mrs Stevenson.
Shania too has also has to overcome personal difficulties. As well as working hard at school she has taken on the role as a carer to her mother who suffers some health issues.
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