Belmore South Public School is proud to have had Miami-Rose as a student at our school since 2008.

She came to us from Queensland at the age of 7 and we were a bit unsure of how we would manage a little girl who had been so fragile and vulnerable all her young life.

Miami-Rose soon dispelled any concerns or hesitations we may have had. She was independent in her needs and all around her developed a deep respect for how she managed her unique needs. Miss Leonard and Ms McIntosh grew to delight in her smile and her gentle ways as did we all who came into daily contact with her.

Miami-Rose developed a firm set of friends. She was well liked by all her peers and the teachers always enjoyed working with her. When they heard of her illness and her subsequent death on Friday there were many tears, many quiet reflections and today a bundle of beautiful colourful letters expressing her classmate’s feelings.

Ms Rutherford and Mrs Harrison worked closely with Miami-Rose to get her reading up to scratch. She was a great group member always willing to learn, to give a helping hand and smile.

Miami-Rose could be feisty and strong willed obviously part of a huge instinct for survival. The thing we all have a chuckle about is that with Miami-Rose you always knew where you stood.

Miami-Rose had a phrase which we all remember, when asked how she was especially after she had been sick the reply was always philosophical “ there are good days and then there are bad days”.

Miami Rose we miss you each in our own way. We will always remember the pretty little girl with big brown eyes and skinny legs . . . a brave girl, the bravest girl in our school.

Miami- Rose 2000 – 2010