Alumni program

ALUMNI SPEED CAREERS EVENT

Cranbourne Secondary College was alive with excitement during the annual Speed Careers event held in May, featuring 18 alumni who dedicated their time to return to the college to speak with Year 10 students, providing them with valuable insights into various career pathways and jobs opportunities. Alumni included a Paramedic, Early Childcare Educator, Sports Commentator, Lawyer, Real Estate agent, Snowboard Instructor, along with university students studying Biomedicine, Mechanical Engineering and Secondary Teaching. 

The Alumni who participated were Erin Rook Kelly 2013, Ellen Minassian 2013, Corey Mathrick 2013, Kyalla Sibley 2020, Vicki Blackman 1985, Jake Ward 2002, Simon Diamond 2017, Daniel McLean 1999, Andrew Pryn 2006, Jordan Minter 2021, Kat Begeo 2013, Kate Lancaster 1994, Nirvair Toor 2022, Jason Brown 2004, Elisha Watson 2016, Neale Riley 2017, Abigail Sipos 2022 and Anahita Hakimi 2022.

We appreciate this amazing group of alumni who took part in this event, for supporting and inspiring Cranbourne Secondary College students!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT:

SHABNAM SAFA

Congratulations to Shabnam Safa, Class of 2012 alum, on receiving the King's Birthday Honour. A proud Hazara Afghan woman, Shabnam came to Australia as a refugee in her early teens and, after completing her education at Cranbourne Secondary College, has worked tirelessly to advocate for refugee women in the community. 

Shabnam was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the Kings Birthday Honours List, for her service to community through refugee support organisations, helping to welcome, support and empower refugees as they arrive in Australia. ‘I carry the values and ethos of Cranbourne Secondary College everywhere with me. This honour is for us all to share.’ Shabnam.

TIFFANY ISGRO 

Congratulations to Tiffany Isgro, Class of 2019 DUX, who has reached a significant milestone, being admitted to the legal profession as an Australian lawyer. Tiffany will soon commence her new role as a Lawyer at Gigliotti Lawyers, after travelling around Europe in the coming weeks. We wish Tiffany all the best as she begins this exciting journey!

MATTHEW STEFAN:

Matthew Stefan, Class of 2017, recently completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University. Matthew spoke about his time at Cranbourne Secondary College, coming from a refugee background, growing up in poverty and the challenges associated with completing his university studies. ‘My background taught me compassion, inspired me to speak up against injustice, and drove me through the times when I thought only of giving up.’   

We are proud of your achievements, Matthew, and look forward to seeing where they take you.