Driver Primary School's Rhonda Zerbe nominated for Territory Hero after coronavirus initiative

A school administration manager has been nominated as the Territory Hero’s Outstanding Contribution by an Individual, after a proactive response to coronavirus.

Rhonda Zerbe has been nominated as a Territory Hero for helping stock up on hygiene products during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Che Chorley

THE global coronavirus pandemic made everyone think twice when it came to health and hygiene but for Driver Primary School's Rhonda Zerbe, it became about looking after her students.

The school’s administration manager has been nominated as the Territory Hero’s Outstanding Contribution by an Individual, after a proactive response to coronavirus and ensuring the school had enough sanitiser, hand towels and toilet paper for students.

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“I could see that it was becoming serious, that the virus was going to be a serious issue so I decided to beat the rush by ordering additional toiletries early,” Ms Zerbe said.

“It amused the staff in the office but we never ran out of supplies, I just wanted to make sure the school wasn’t left in that situation. It’s very important the students aren’t at risk, or staff or visitors at the school.”

Ms Zerbe was proud to be nominated but said the entire staff had played their role and every school had people looking out for the community.

“The main thing is there’s someone in every school, I was just lucky enough to be nominated. It’s a role we’ve all taken on in every school, an important role,” she said.

“The children are in our care during the day and we want to ensure that any possible risk is reduced.

“It’s teachers all involved, it’s a joint effort and it’s a huge challenge, I’m always up for a challenge, to keep the school free from the spread of a possible virus.”

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Nominations for the Territory Hero Awards close on June 19.

Dob in your everyday hero and visit the website to see all the different categories: territoryday.nt.gov.au/territory-hero-awards/