LOCAL student Ellie Robinson has received two prestigious awards as part of her graduation from Euroa Primary School.

Despite only just turning 12 years old, Ellie's high achievements in academics, sports, arts and her excellent attitude did not go unnoticed.

One of the awards Ellie received was the Weary Dunlop Award, an annual region–wide recognition for displaying high levels of resilience and overall excellence.

The awards have previously been presented to students across the region by former Member for Euroa Steph Ryan, with a trip to Parliament part of the prize.

Ellie's mother Belinda was extremely proud of her daughter for winning the award and explained why she was chosen as the winner.

"I'm very proud and happy," she said.

"It's her persistence in all of her achievements; she's always doing the right thing and has been a role model for other kids.

"She was house captain for two years in a row at the school too."

Ellie was also presented with a Japanese scholarship award by the school.

The Japanese award, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Euroa, is presented to a student that shows outstanding performances in the language subject.

As part of the award, Ellie will receive $150 to be put towards continuing the subject as she begins year 7 at Euroa Secondary College this year.

Having studied Japanese throughout her primary school years, Ellie was pleased to be recognised with the award.

"I've always been good at Japanese but I didn't know that I would win the award," Ellie said.

"I was really happy to win.

"I'm looking forward to continuing Japanese next year and all the other parts of going to the new school.

"New teachers, new friends, different classes, more people, it will all be good."

Ellie's achievements at the primary school came during an unusual time, with the past few years involving lots of remote learning and home–schooling.

"It was very different," she said.

"The second year was easier after getting used to it and then it was strange going back to school again.

Belinda said that Ellie worked incredibly hard during that time and was very determined, and it seems that the hard work has paid off with the awards and recognition.