Student Success

Kyle Pouwels-Hay

Congratulations to Kyle, student of 2017 Winner of the ‘Best SBAT Trainee Community Project 2017’ at the 2018 ATEP Awards Night!   Kyle participated in the Certificate II in Parks & Gardens, School Based Apprecticeship.  The award was presented by Chris Crewther MP Federal Member for Dunkley.

“Kyle has exhibited all of the qualities of an engaged and enthusiastic worker. His trainer enjoyed his polite demeanour and positive approach to work. Kyle’s work ethic and punctuality were always exceptional and he worked extremely hard to deliver to an excellent level of work quality with each assessment. Kyle was a stand out when it came to outdoor work and demonstrated great leadership amongst his peer group.

Great effort Kyle.”

Jennifer MacDonald

Over the past 6 months of hard training I have managed to compete in all three major track & field championships. I didn’t always get the result I wanted but I’ve learnt that you don’t always have to win, you should just be happy to have the experience and to compete at a high level.

I competed at the National All school track and field championships, the National combined event championships and the Australian junior track and field championship, where I managed to finish in the top 10 at all championships.

I competed in the hammer throw at the Australian all school championship. I had to compete in the older age group since they didn’t have my age group, I wasn’t happy with my result but I tried my best to enjoy the experience while I could. My overall result was 10th in the u/16 girls.

Next I competed at the Australian combined event championships which went over 2 days. It was the most mentally challenging thing I’ve done in my sports. I competed in something called a Heptathlon which consist of the following 7 events: 90m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m sprint, long jump, javelin and 800m run. It was a really fun and I’ll never forget it. It was one of the most fun experience’s of my life. I managed to receive the bronze medal in Victoria and finished 9th in Australia.

Lastly I competed in the Australian track & field championships which was the last major completion for the summer season. I competed in the u/16 girls hammer throw and finished with the best result all season. I placed 6th although I was happy with my placing I wasn’t happy with my throws as they were all below average. But I realised I should just enjoy the experience and atmosphere.