News:
December 2010
Congratulations to outstanding students: Manvek Jawanda &
Renee Booth of Walter Road Public School for their achievements this year.
Manvek & Renee both received the award for Diaz Academic Excellence 2010.
Congratulations to Martin Loi of St Anthony's, Girraween who
received the Annual Diaz Foundation Award for Academic Excellence 2010.
Picture: Martin Loi with Brightly
November 2010
Congratulations to the following awardees:
DIAZ AWARD
NAGLE COLLEGE 2010
Hardeep Dhanao
LOYOLA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tiarne Wadey
DIAZ FILIPINO LANGUAGE AWARD 2010
LOYOLA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Kenneth Fernandez
DIAZ AWARD 2010
PLUMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
HELLA ARYA
Picture: Jess Diaz with Hella Arya
DIAZ MIXED COMP BASKETBALL TEAM PLACE 2ND IN THEIR MIXED LEAGUE AS OVERALL
RUNNERS UP
Blacktown, NSW - September 2010
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM: Czarina Flores, Eduardo
Santos, Patrick Netrayana, Leo Doromal, Belinda Arraiza, Christine Kamarado,
Kirsten Melody Smith, Kirstine-Faye De Guzman and Lawrence Arraiza
DIAZ YOUTH CELEBRATES HARMONY DAY APRIL 2010
Blacktown, NSW - April 2010
Harmony Day celebrates
the inclusive nature of Australia and promotes the benefits of cultural
diversity. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship supports their
continuing message ‘Everyone Belongs’ and has been promoting the event since
1999.
The 2010 theme ‘Express Yourself’ was celebrated
with The Diaz Foundation’s Annual paper chain crafts for children under ten
years of age along with our Foundation’s Annual medal making competition. Local
children enjoying their school holiday break joined in the fun and crafts.
ECO SUSTAINABLE FOOD FAIR
Blacktown, NSW - April 2010Local Residents were invited
to attend the Blacktown Council’s Sustainable Food Fair at Granthem Heritage
Park in Seven Hills in April. The first of its’ kind in Blacktown, the Fair
featured a Farmers Market where residents could purchase locally grown fruits
and vegetables and meats. Liberal Councillor for the Ward Jess Diaz said ‘It is
important to educate residents about the benefits of organic food and making
healthy choices for their families. One family can do so much for the greater
good of our environment and future’.
JESSICA CASEY & KASFHIEL HASAN WINS DIAZ AWARD
Blacktown, NSW - December 2009
Congratulations to Jessica Casey & Kashfiel Hasan who both won the Diaz
Excellence Award this year. Pictured below is Jessica and Kashfiel with Clr
Jess Diaz (Right).
RELAY FOR LIFE 2009
Blacktown NSW - October 2009
The Diaz Foundation once again supported the Cancer Council this year as team
members worked together to help raise funds and walked the track at
Blacktown Olympic Park. The event was attended by many cancer survivors, carers
and friends who support cancer councils fight to make a difference.
The candlelight ceremony of HOPE was held at dusk. Candles are placed lovingly
inscribed with messages from family and friends. The candles are then placed
around the track to signify our remembrance those who have lost the fight and to
inspire us to keep the fight going against cancer.
The event was co-ordinated by Cancer Councils Great Western Sydney office's Jo
Cheesman. ence Award this year.
BLACKTOWN CITY FESTIVAL 2009
Blacktown NSW - May 2009
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Festival.
DIAZ AWARD - ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL
Toongabbie NSW - December 2008
Congratulations to Alexander Cefai and Kate Hanna who both won the Diaz
Excellence Award this year.
PHILIP ZAMORA WINS DIAZ AWARD
Plumpton, NSW - December 2008
Congratulations to Philip Zamora who won the
Diaz Excellence Award this year. Pictured below is Jess and Josie Diaz
with Philip Zamora (Centre).
JESS DIAZ ELECTED COUNCILLOR OF BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL
Blacktown City, NSW - September 2008
Atty. Jess Diaz becomes the new councillor in the City of Blacktown in
the City of Blacktown in the recently concluded Local Government Elections in
New South Wales, Australia.
Councillor Jess Diaz is the first Philippine-born and first Asian elected
councillor of Blacktown City. He is also the first Filipino-Australian
City Councillor in Australia. Councillor Diaz said, "I am humbled and
honoured to serve as Councillor in the City of Blacktown. I thoroughly
enjoyed meeting the residents during the campaign and learned of the concerns
and problems in our local community."
RANA AL SHILBY WINS DIAZ AWARD
Plumpton, NSW - September 2008
Congratulations to Rana Al Shilby of Plumpton High School who won the
Diaz Excellence Award this year. Three previous winners from this school
are now practicing attorneys. Pictured below is Josie Diaz with Rana Al
Shilby.
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