TWO parents from Sutherland Shire have received awards for their contributions to public education.
John Mason from Como Public School and Voula Kapsimallis from Bates Drive Special School won awards in the annual Public School Parent of the Year awards. The awards recognised their support of their school community.
Mr Mason was nominated for his work as a P&C treasurer and volunteering efforts to raise funds for the school.
He also co-ordinated working bees to build new garden beds and vegetable gardens for the school community garden program.
Mrs Kapsimallis has been an active member of Bates Drive Special School's P&C since 2003.