Local winners of Member for Barker Tony Pasin’s annual Barker Shield Program have been presented with the award as part of their end of year school presentation ceremonies.

The Barker Shield is an annual award given to three students in each participating school.

It celebrates student excellence in three categories: academic achievement, community service and spirit and a category determined by the school.

At St Martins Lutheran College Agnes Doyle received the Academic Achievement Award, Sheridan Sakkers (pictured) was presented with the Community Service and Spirit

Award and Jemima Puust was given the School’s Choice Award – Supporting the Ethos of the School.

“As Federal Member for Barker, it is a great privilege to be able to recognise the valuable contribution of the students that achieve at very high levels,” Mr Pasin said.

“COVID-19 has no doubt had an impact on us all.

“I commend students on their perseverance, dedication and commitment to their studies during this once in a lifetime disruption.

“I wish to congratulate each of the students who received a Barker Shield Award.

“They are incredibly worthy recipients who have made positive contributions to their school community.

“This positive contribution is permanently honoured through the perpetual Barker Shield, which is displayed in a prominent location at each school.”