Special Presentations Have your special young Aussies featured here. 'Thumbs Up' as Marita Cheng, 2012 Young Australian of the Year joined DAVE and Principal Peter Jakimowiez to present the Aussie of the Month Awards at Wooroloo Primary School. DAVE is the school's mascot and represents their strong commitment to Developing Australian Values in Education. Jason Mule, Matisse Johnson and Myla Do received their Aussie of the Month Award at St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School, Ocean Reef from Australia Day Ambassador - Priya Cooper. The students were amazed to hear of Priya's outstanding achievments as a Paralympian and role model for all. Well done guys and thank you Priya for making the day so special for them. Sam Ward was presented with the Aussie of the Month Award for Wesley College, South Perth by former Young Australian of the Year (WA) Simone McMahon recently. Sam was rewarded for being a polite and responsible student and for being a role model in the playgound. Sam said he felt very good about receiving the award and was very proud. Well done Sam! Bailey Pike of Woodlupine Primary School in Forresfield received their first Aussie of the Month Award for 2012. He received the award for being willing, enthusiastic and helpful to another class by demonstrating a string activity and then making a class set of strings for them. The Aussie of the Month Program is proudly supported by: