Two short films were screened last week in Campbelltown to celebrate International Day for People with Disability.
These weren’t Hollywood blockbusters by any stretch of the imagination. But the people behind these two films, Kookora Class Go Recycling and Mater Dei Marvels, are really, really special.
The creators are students who attend two great special school in the Macarthur region, Beverly Park School, Campbelltown and Mater Dei in Camden.
Parents, support networks and service providers joined the mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound and other guests at the special screening of the films on Monday, December 2 at the Campbelltown Catholic Club.
Kookora Class Go Recycling was produced by Beverly Park School students, and everyone can guess who made Mater Dei Marvels. Both were submitted to the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival 2024.
Mayor Lound presented Beverly Park School’s principal Toula Finka with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the student’s work and to congratulate them on their achievement.
“This event was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the talent and stories of young people with disability in our region, and it was a pleasure to be able to give Beverly Park School a certificate of recognition on the day,” Mayor Lound said.
“The films highlighted the dedication of these students, and I want to congratulate both schools on their fantastic efforts,” Cr Lound said.
“Our Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 is an important commitment to ensure Campbelltown is a place that is accessible, inclusive and empowering.
“Events like this are an important part of that commitment,” he said.
