YAC Grants and Awards 2016

YAC Grants and Awards Night

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants and Awards Night was held last Friday, the 3rd of June at the Melton Youth Centre.  With Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik and fellow councilmen in tow, it was a fantastic night to celebrate today’s determined and talented youth.  This year, several students received grants and an award.

Congratulations to Kyal Jarrett (Sports), Kali Joyce, and Henry Lal Din Mawi (Arts/Music) for receiving grants to support them in their chosen interests.

A round of applause must also go out to Susan Tinilau for her speech on Road Trauma Support Services.  She was composed, professional, and did an excellent job!

We are especially proud of our Cultural Captain, Nyibol Atoc, for winning a youth leadership award for cultural diversity.  Her teachers Ms. Sarah-Jane Woodward and Ms. Sarah McLachlan were more than happy to be her referees for the nomination, as Nyibol embodies everything that we hope our students would be.  She is an ambassador of humility, kindness, perseverance, wisdom and heart.  We know there are great things in store for her future!

There were wonderful performances to be enjoyed from the dance group called Multination, singer/song writer/guitarist Kiana Prewett, and guitarist extraordinaire Adrian.

Present to support the students were Mr. David Lord, Ms. Tanele Spiteri and yours truly.

Cultural Captain in the Star Weekly

Nyibol Atoc was interviewed about her recent YAC Award.  The article is available on the Star Weekly website at http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/kurunjang-teen-receives-melton-council-youth-diversity-award/pub/melton_moorabool/.