Katanning Students Tanya Ritchie, Keona Pickett, Tianna Ryder, and Jamie McVee are celebrating completing their Certificate III in Education Support and moving straight into employment. All are now working in either primary or secondary schools in the local area.
Tanya is an Education...
SRT Education Support Lecturer Andrea Rundle encouraged Jamie to enrol in the course too.
Jamie said she was nervous, saying she lacked confidence as she wasn’t the best student in school, but after a little bit of convincing from Andrea, she enrolled, and it was the best thing she ever did.
“Supporting the younger Aboriginal students coming through the school and guiding them through their education is my biggest success” Jamie said.
At the moment, Jamie is providing general student support services to Aboriginal Students at school.
“Younger students often struggle with separation from their family and dealing with strangers, so I offer a safe place for these students to come and be with someone who understands them.”
Jamie is also looking to develop and implement a Reconciliation Action Plan program for the school this...
Andrea said she is so proud of these bright women. They are fantastic role models and provide an excellent example to all community sectors. These women were prepared to work hard from day one and were interested in learning about education support. Andrea said she couldn’t have asked for more...
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