Two of the region's students are now movie stars.
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Clementine from St Nicholas Primary School in Tamworth and Grace from St Mary of the Angels in Guyra star in films spruiking their virtues, in honour of International Day of People with Disability today.
As part of a special Inclusion initiative, the Diocese of Armidale produced a series of videos to share the stories of students with disabilities. to celebrate their achievements.
Clementine has multiple disabilities, however with the support of her teachers, education assistants and peers, Clem uses Key Word Signs to communicate and learn.
Clem's education assistance Naomi Burke said she was "really proud of her".
"She's now able to know what she's capable of and I think that's really important," she said.
For Grace, she has embraced the buddy tutor system introduced by the school and responds beautifully to Year 4 Olive's expert reading tutoring.
"I'm so happy that all the hard work and time is paying off for her to be going up levels and reaching her goals," Olive said.