National Youth Science Forum

John Keisoglou (11C) took initiative to apply to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in Canberra in January. The NYSF program is ‘designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.’ John’s application was accepted out of 600 places across three sections. On Wednesday September 11, John attended the Greenvale Rotary Club, the purpose of this visit was to receive a sponsorship to be sent to Canberra. After attending the meeting the Greenvale Rotary Club were blown away with how intelligent and intellect John was and stated ‘it was never up for discussion to help John attending the NYSF.’ We give John our congratulations and wish him the best of luck over January. We are looking forward to learning about all he has achieved in the near future.

The Victorian Bar Foundation's Student Achievement Awards

On Friday the 13th of September Fifteen of Hume City’s brightest young legal minds were recognised as part of the Victorian Bar Foundation’s Student Achievement Awards.

Each of the award winners, from a variety of Hume secondary schools, received $1000 from the Foundation and $500 from Hume City Council.

Victorian Bar Foundation Chairman, The Honourable Justice Digby paid tribute to the students at a ceremony at the Richard Griffith Law Library in Melbourne.

“The Foundation encourages students considering a career in the law, emphasising the Victorian Bar is open to all based on merit, irrespective of socio-economic circumstances, ethnic background, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability.

Mayor of Hume Councilor Carly Moore said Council welcomed the opportunity to work with the Victorian Bar and celebrate local academic excellence.

“The students should feel very proud of what they have been able to achieve - it is a reminder that success requires hard work,” Cr Moore said.

“All of the recipients have demonstrated positive values, including respect, collaboration, and willingness to engage - these are skills everyone interested in a career in law must have.

Angela Younan was recognised as the top performing Legal Studies students from Craigieburn Secondary College.

Legal Studies teacher Michael Sperling said "Angela deserves to be recognised for her consistent dedication and hard work in Legal Studies and hopefully this scholarship will assist her in her desire to enter the legal profession".

The College would like to thank the Hume City Council and Victorian Bar Foundation for their ongoing support of Legal Studies students in the Hume region.

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