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The voting period for the parent membership category has now begun and close of ballot is 4.00pm on Tuesday 14 March 2023 Attached are Candidate Statements and Voting Instructions Please note that ballot slips cannot be emailed out to voters. A vote can be placed at the main office between 8.00am and 4.00pm on any school day, on or before the date of closure of the ballot. Note: If posting the envelope, it must reach the school by 4.00pm on Tuesday 14 March 2023
Please find below the nomination notification listing the names of the nominees. Nominations received for the parent and school employee member positions for Greater Shepparton Secondary College school council election 2023 An election is to be conducted for members of the Greater Shepparton Secondary College school council
The following nominations were received by 4.00pm on Thursday 2 March 2023. Parent member number of vacancies Two (2)
Nominees: William Hemming Terri Cowley Melanie Matthews Ane Fotu Emma Aitken
However big or small the dream, the advice from Year 11 students Shanikwa Allen-Jones and Lincoln Atkinson is to believe it’s always in reach.
“Believe you can achieve something. Don’t talk yourself out of it and think something can’t happen for you because it can happen for anyone,” Shanikwa said.
“Just go for it – it’s always worthwhile trying,” Lincoln added.
Both First Nations students, Shanikwa and Lincoln have received the Marrung Education Scholarship for 2023/24.
Each year, 30 Marrung scholarships are awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing financial support over two years for the students completing years 11 and 12. The scholarships recognise students who demonstrate a high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway.
“I was shocked when I found out but excited,” Shanikwa said.
“It definitely provides some relief with costs, especially as I’m looking to move away for uni.”
Shanikwa, who is a First Nations Student Leader this year, is looking to study a Sociology Major as part of Bachelor or Arts degree at Monash University.
“I’m passionate about working with kids and educating people about Aboriginal culture,” Shanikwa said.
“At times I’ve really felt it difficult to stay connected with my culture, so I’d like to help young people with that, as well as staying connecting with their community.
Lincoln agreed the scholarship would go a long way towards supporting him with further studies. Lincoln is looking to study in the Finance field and also explore his interest in music.
“Any help with costs for uni or studies after high school is a good thing,” Lincoln said.
“My family were really happy and proud when they found out.”
Both Shanikwa and Lincoln were encouraged to apply for the scholarships by their Home Group teachers.
“If it’s something that can help you achieve what you want in life then it’s worth taking every opportunity,” Lincoln said.
For more information about the Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan and the scholarships visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/marrung
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