By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
HE HAS sung for former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, at the London Olympics, travelled New Zealand with the National Boys’ Choir and is a regular host on Casey Radio – and at 13 years old Oliver Thomson is Casey’s Young Citizen of the Year.
The St Francis Xavier student from Narre Warren has always been an avid performer and said the award he was nominated for by fellow Arts Hour co-host Bob Halsall will be treasured forever.
“I am very honoured to have received an award for something I am truly passionate about,” Oliver said.
The year nine student was nominated for his active presence in Casey’s performing arts scene and said acting and singing will always play a huge part in his life.
“I eat, sleep and breathe the arts.
“I hope to have a successful career as an actor or singer and dream to one day perform on Broadway and London’s West End and direct and star in my own films,” he said.
Oliver was presented with his Australia Day award alongside four other major winners on Tuesday 26 January and said a lot of his achievements are thanks to being a Casey resident.
“Living in Casey has given me some fantastic performance opportunities of which I am truly grateful,” he said.
Oliver won the junior Casey’s Got Talent in 2011 and will perform in The Boy from Oz at the Cardinia Cultural Centre next month.
