General News
11 December, 2023
Safety away from battles of Ukraine
LIFE in Boort for the last six weeks has been better for Ukrainian student Ihor Mykolaihuk. The 15-year-old from Kyiv had been living in Poland since Russia launched attacks on the capital in February last year. “It was kind of bad in Kyiv ... I...
LIFE in Boort for the last six weeks has been better for Ukrainian student Ihor Mykolaihuk.
The 15-year-old from Kyiv had been living in Poland since Russia launched attacks on the capital in February last year.
“It was kind of bad in Kyiv ... I have a friend who is missing,” said Ihor enjoying a final hit of tennis at Boort courts on Saturday before heading to Seymour where he will continue his education until next June.
“My father is a soldier in the Ukraine. He was with a group - two were killed, Dad lost a finger.
“(The war) is interrupting life but you get used to it.”
After moving to the safety of Warsaw with his mother, Ihor said the search started for a school where he could continue his education.
Australia had been a good move, he said. Ihor has been part of the Year 9 class at Boort District School since arriving in October, staying with Kelly and Brenton Henderson.
A keen musician who plays bass guitar, Ihor has taken to tennis during his time in Boort with regular lessons and encouragement from club president Greg Bear and other members.