Our Student Stories

01
Katie’s Journey – Bright Ambitions, Big Challenges

Katie, now in Year 7, is the kind of student who soaks up every chance to learn – whether it’s writing poetry, exploring science or standing up to speak.

02
Justine’s New Lens on the Future

We’ve seen students discover entirely new possibilities – and build the confidence to pursue them.

03
Oswald’s Story of Independence and Achievement

When Oswald moved out of home in Year 10 due to strained family circumstances, he became solely responsible for his own finances, education and living situation.

04
Arnold has been exploring his abilities with us

Our mentoring and personalised report helped him identify that he’s enthusiastic, good at making others feel comfortable, and a natural leader.

05
William has explored his values with us

William has explored his values with us, discovering that family, loyalty and helping others are at the top of his list.

06
Meet Sasha

Sasha has fallen in love with a book she bought using her Literacy, Numeracy and Creativity funding through Pillar 1. She’s now practising numeracy in the kitchen with cookbooks and measuring tools! With support from her Interests funding, she’s also grown stronger and made new friends through gymnastics.

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