Recognising the achievements of NETschool learners is a significant annual celebration for the wider BSSC community.
Last night families, friends, mentors, special guests and award sponsors gathered in the beautiful Ulumbarra Theatre for BSSC’s NETschool Recognition of Achievement evening.
The audience was treated to two musical items: NETschool learner Jaki Irwin-Booth performed ‘Ceilings’ by Lizzy McAlpine—accompanied by Christina Finch and Trevor Reading—later joining forces with fellow learners, Charlotte Rowe and Tyler Flannery-Pollard, to perform ‘Flashlight’ by Jessie J.
While the night celebrated the commitment and accomplishments of all learners, significant annual awards pay tribute to extra contributions and effort eight learners have made.
Ella Dowsey won the Youth Mentor Award.
An inspiring leader and supporter of her peers who lives the NETschool values of trust, optimism and commitment, Ella is a most worthy recipient of the Youth Mentor Award sponsored by State MP for West Bendigo, Maree Edwards.
Cy Dell won a Trailblazer Award
Embracing the considerable opportunities offered by NETschool, Cy has impressed his peers and mentors by stepping outside his comfort zone and demonstrating great capacity for teamwork and care for his fellow-learners. This new award is sponsored by Federal MP for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters.
William Stephens won a Trailblazer Award
Keenly interested in artistic pursuits, Will has demonstrated great commitment to overcome challenges that would otherwise limit his capacity to be the valued leader and encourager he’s become at NETschool. This award is also sponsored by Federal MP for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters.
Connor De Petro won a Change-Maker Award
Connor’s Change-maker award, sponsored by the Navigator Program, Anglicare Victoria, recognises the impressive turnaround Connor has made by fully embracing opportunities NETschool has offered him. He’s built many positive relationships at NETschool and looks forward to a career in the law.
Lalita Ditmar-Jansse won a Change-Maker Award
With future plans to study nursing, Lalita is also well-deserving of the Navigator Program’s Change-Maker Award after demonstrating her capacity to rise above personal challenges to prioritise her development and education—while also becoming a much-appreciated role-model for her peers.
Morgan Castle won the Everest Award
Sponsored by Wise Employment, Morgan is a worthy recipient of the Everest Award given her perseverance in building inner strength and initiative to overcome significant challenges. A natural communicator, Morgan’s passion for media and podcasting is a perfect fit.
Thomas Belleggia won Achiever of the Year
This prestigious award, sponsored by Agnico Eagle Community Partnership Program, recognises that Tom will leave NETschool well-prepared for his future in the fashion industry. He has achieved exceptional personal, workplace and educational goals. He’s an appreciated leader among his peers.
Molly Tecklenburg won Achiever of the Year
Completing her VCE this year, Molly is a well-deserving recipient of Agnico Eagle Community Partnership Program’s Achiever of the Year award. Already running her own business, Molly graduates NETschool independent, confident, and well-equipped for a caring career in nursing.
Thank you to our award sponsors: Maree Edwards, Lisa Chesters, Anglicare Victoria, Wise Employment and Agnico Eagle.
BSSC congratulates ALL our NETschool achievers! Check out the photos on Facebook.
