Thirteen People Were Honored For Their Bravery By The Royal Humane Society Of Australia Yesterday. These Are Their Stories.

Emma Wilson 12, of Hoppers Crossing; Silver Medal; Rupert Wilks Trophy,awarded to the most out-standing case of bravery by a child under 12 years. Citation: Going to the rescue of her drowning sister, Molly, at Gunamatta Surf beach on 8 January this year. `My cousin and sister were in trouble.

Government Schools Stretch To The Stars

J EANETTE Rothapfel, a science teacher at Kurri Kurri High School, was one of this year's 59 winners of the Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching, announced on International Teacher's Day, October 30. Her citation reads: `Jeanette Rothapfel has provided dedicated service to both teachers a