b'Marn Grook Two of our Year 5 and 6 leadershipNo matter where you were in the students, Ethan and Merekai,stadium this year, you couldnt miss The Sydney Swans Marnwere lucky enough to lead thethe GO Foundation thanks to our Grook match in May is quicklySydney Swans out on the field topartners at Toyota, who donated becoming a highlight of the year,start the match. The players rantheir sponsorship package to mark not only for the AFL but also forout in a guernsey designed by GOthe occasion. Their donation of us at GO.Alumni and Wiradjuri woman, Luaon-field signage was on the SCG Pellegrini. To top the night off,and every field around Australia GOs co-founder Michael OLoughlin,over 30 GO students were part ofduring the Sir Doug Nicholls Head of Scholarships, Mark Heiss andthe halftime AusKick session. ThisRound.Our partners are crucial to GO university student Dana Pattersonopportunity meant that young GOhelping us deliver on our mission of addressed Swans members andstudents were able to have a gameempowering through education, and special guests in the Chairmans Clubof AFL on the SCG in front of 30,000we are so grateful to Toyota for this function. This was an opportunity for members to learn more about whatpeoplesomething every studentgenerous contribution.we are doing at GO and the impact itsaid was the highlight of their week!is having on our students. GO Students at Marn GrookTo select which students should open the Sydney Swans Marn Grook match, GO did things a little differently this yearwith a speech writing competition! Ethan Hunter and Merekai Little emerged as the winners, with their thoughtful speeches about who inspires them.Ethan Hunterwas surpassed by running onto the Earlier this year, Ethan participatedfield at the Sydney Swans game:in one of our Year 5 and 6 LeadershipIt was so exciting! I couldnt believeDays, where he was tasked withI was doing it, I had so much fun. I never writing and presenting a speech aboutwin anything, so I couldnt believe it. someone he looks up to. EthansWhile Ethan is still finding his feet at speech was a thoughtful and heartfeltschool, he loves sport and is looking reflection about his grandfather: Iforward to high school. When asked wrote about my Pop. He died when Iabout his dreams for the future, was little, and I have a few memoriesEthan\'s ambitions shone through:of him. I wrote about those memoriesI want to join the army, just like my and what I think we would do togetherdad did. He really struggled in school if he was still alive.but left to join the armynow he is Ethan was incredibly excited to find outthe first Aboriginal doctor in the Royal he won the competitiona feeling thatAustralian Navy. I am so proud of him.Merekai LittleWhen reflecting on her experienceattendant when I grow up. These Being a massive sports fan, schoolopening the match, Merekai explained:aspirations reflect her diverse interests captain and Year 6 student, MerekaiIt was really special to be able toand a thirst for adventure, whether on couldnt hide her excitement whenwalk out on the field with the Swansthe rugby field or in the skies.learning about GOs speech writingplayers. I felt very lucky to have the opportunity. As she awaits the transition to high competition that offered the chance school, Merekai is looking forward to open the Sydney Swans Marn GrookWhen it comes to her schoolto the prospect of experiencing new match. Wanting to leave a lastingexperience, Merekai finds particularthings, adding "Im looking forwardimpression to win over the judges,enjoyment in sports days. For herto making new friends.Merekai decided to write about herfuture aspirations, Merekai has two biggest inspiration: I wrote about unique dreams: I would like to be how my mum is my hero.a rugby league player or a flight 2023 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 27'