Civic and Australia Day Awards Recognition for Isla and Téa

MLC School is delighted to share some recent community recognition involving Isla Costin, graduating class of 2025, and Téa Costin, Year 9.

Isla was named 2026 Young Citizen of the Year for Burwood, and both Isla and Téa were also named joint winners of the 2026 Young Citizen of the Year for Canada Bay. These awards were presented at separate Australia Day ceremonies held last week. This recognition follows Téa being named 2025 Young Volunteer of the Year for Burwood (Isla received same award in 2024), as well as Isla and Téa jointly receiving the 2025 Group Volunteer of the Year for Ryde.

The awards were presented by the respective Mayors, John Faker for Burwood and Michael Megan for Canada Bay. During the presentations, both mayors spoke warmly about MLC School and the role it plays in supporting the girls who are actively engaged in their communities.

These awards recognise Isla and Téa’s ongoing community service and youth leadership across several local government areas.

Congratulations to Isla and Téa.

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