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SBAT Name:       Riley White

Year level:            10

Qualification:     Certificate II in Agriculture

Workplace:         Almond Dale Farm

Riley has been working on his family dairy farm all his life, so the transition to Trainee was a natural progression for him according to his Dad Cameron.

Riley will study the Certificate II in Agriculture at Wodonga TAFE this year, with the aim to complete the C3 Agriculture next year.

Congratulations Riley

Photo (L to R): Riley White, Cameron White

SBAT Name:       Casey Sheppard

Year level:            10

Qualification:     Certificate III in Horse Breeding

Workplace:         Sheppard Dairy & Co.

Casey’s love for horses lead her to discuss how she could turn her passion into a career with her Dad Greg.  

After some enquiries with Head Start Coordinator Cassy Campbell, Casey discovered she could in fact begin her training whilst she was still at school as an SBAT.

Casey will study C3 Horse Breeding with GOTAFE.

Photo (L to R): Ellen Forge, Casey Sheppard, Greg Sheppard

SBAT Name:       Thomas Schreiber-Pearson

Year level:            11

Qualification:     Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Workplace:         Timeless Support

After completing work experience with Timeless Support in 2024, Thomas picked up casual work, ultimately leading to him being offered a SBAT, something Thomas was only too thrilled to accept.  

He will study the Certificate III in Individual Support with The Centre this year.

We look forward to watching Thomas’ progression towards being a PCA in the Health sector, congratulations.

Photo (L to R): Michelle Azaris, Thomas Schreiber-Pearson

SBAT Name:       Kallam Pensak

Year level:            12

Qualification:     Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Workplace:         Webster's Electrical

Kallam’s work ethic made quite the impression during his week of work experience at Webster’s Electrical in 2024, so much so that he was offered an Electrical SBAT.

Kallam will study the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician with GOTAFE this year, as he completes his year 12 VCE.

Congratulations Kallam.

Photo (L to R): Mick Webster, Kallam Pensak

SBAT Name:       Freddie Lowe

Year level:            11

Qualification:     Certificate III in Agriculture

Workplace:         EB & LA Lowe Pty Ltd

Freddie has begun his Certificate III in Agriculture SBAT on his parents farm and is looking forward to his course complimenting his VCE studies this year.

Dad Evan, who is now Freddie's employer, is looking forward to an extra set of hands and hope that Freddie will be able to bring some new ideas to the farm through his coursework with Wodonga TAFE.

Congratulations Freddie.

Photo (L to R): Freddie Lowe, Evan Lowe

SBAT Name:       Milly O'Kane

Year level:            10

Qualification:     Certificate III in Agriculture

Workplace:         Country Road Holsteins Pty Ltd 

Living in the King Valley across the paddocks from Ross Cook at Country Road Holsteins was the perfect opportunity for Milly to seek Work Experience in Term 4 last year.

Her enthusiasm and work ethic has helped Milly secure a SBAT in Certificate III in Agriculture and she will commence her training with Wodonga TAFE this year.

Congratulations Milly.

Photo (L to R): Milly O'Kane, Ross Cook

SBAT Name:       Ned James

Year level:            10

Qualification:     Certificate III in Agriculture

Workplace:         Holmes Ag

Ned has secured a SBAT with Holmes Ag after showing great potential on the chaser bin during the 2024 harvest season.

Greg Holmes of Lake Rowan is very happy to have Ned part of the team, working alongside his Dad Scott, who is also employed by Greg.

Ned is thrilled to be working and looking forward to attending Wodonga TAFE this year.

Congratulations Ned.

Pictured L-R: Greg Holmes, Ned James, Scott James

SBAT Name:       Eli Beach

Year level:            11

Qualification:     Certificate III in Agriculture

Workplace:         Holmes Ag

Eli attends Wodonga TAFE as he completes Certificate III in Agriculture and was a finalist in Wodonga TAFE's SBAT of the year in 2024.  Gary Baxter from Wodonga TAFE said that Eli is a leader in his class and actively engages in discussion even when it is often not "cool" to get involved. 

Eli is enthusiastic about a future in agriculture and exploring training opportunities beyond Certificate III.

Congratulations Eli.