Lakes Entrance Primary School student, Nakita Willis is off to School Sports Australia National Championships to be held at the Werribee Park International Equestrian Centre from September 28-30.
Nakita, a grade six student, will participate in the 90 centimetre showjumping, after becoming the first ever student from East Gippsland to win the event from a government school.
The nationals will see Nakita and with her horse Barbie tackle the country’s top riders to determine the national champion.
A school captain at Lakes Entrance Primary School, Nakita is well-respected throughout her school by students and staff.
The school has been very supportive of Nakita and donated funds to help her achieve this amazing goal.
IMAGE: Lakes Entrance Primary School student, Nakita Willis, placed first in the State titles in the 90 centimetre showjumping and will represent Victoria at Werribee Park on September 28 at the national championships. Nakita only took up showjumping three years ago and has made significant improvements to reach the nationals. (PS)
