THE outstanding Year 12 results of Kangaroo Inn Area School graduate Ellie Leopold earned her an invitation to a reception at Government House in Adelaide last Tuesday.
Ellie was the recipient of a commendation from the Governor of South Australia Hieu Van Le.
It was the high point of her schooling and she joined other students who were recognised for their outstanding Year 12 results.
Among her extra-curricular activities, Ellie captained the Under 17 netball team at Kangaroo Inn.
With her family, Ellie helped to fundraise for an orphanage in Vietnam and represented her school at the Youth Advisory Council.
For her research project, Ellie recycled materials into new and beautiful objects and she continues to create art which she sells at local markets, donating proceeds to charity.
Ellie also worked at a beach cafe during the summer and weekends and is spending her gap year at the Millicent office of South East Property Sales and Management.
