As year 12 are preparing for the up and coming HSC exams it is time to reflect on Narromine’s Year 12 students from last year.
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The Narromine High School class of 2017 are enjoying their post school journeys in a range of fields including Animal Studies, Engineering and Hospitality, with a majority of the class gaining employment or securing university or TAFE placements.
Former School Captain Troy Harding has travelled the furthest completing a GAP Year coaching water-skiing in USA. Harding said he plans to complete General Studies at CSU and is hoping to get into teaching.
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Kaylee Nelson has moved from the bush to the beach after receiving an RMS scholarship beginning Civil Engineering at the University of Wollongong.
Abbey Geyer is studying at the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School after receiving a $10,000 bursary and Caitlin Semmler is now completing a Physiotherapy degree at CSU Orange.
Auscott scholarship recipient Kirrily Hawkins is currently studying Pharmacy at CSU Orange.
Multiple students were inspired by Miss Googe to work in hospitality with students Lauren Radburn starting as a Chef apprenticeship at Veldt Dubbo and Emily Abbott working at Café Delissio in Dubbo. Jennifer Bunt is about to commence a new position as Marketing assistant at Mid-West Foods after being a waitress and barista at the Def Chef.
Three former students are pursuing their love of animals after their training in Primary Industries with Mandy McCutcheon. Maddi Preston has begun Animal Studies at CSU Wagga, Jordi Bakac commenced a traineeship in veterinary nursing and Bridget Fulwood-Barry is working on a local farm with livestock.
Students wanting to pursue practical work have also found themselves in a range of fields.
Washington Itoya is completing a building apprenticeship with MAAS construction Dubbo. Tasma Obrien is working in Dubbo at REPCO Dubbo. Ashah Shepherd is employed by Enza Zaden (a local plant breeding company).
After topping her year 12 Early Childhood class, Holly Monaghan is studying Children’s Services at TAFE and working at Tots on Temoin childcare. Shanika Reid is also pursuing a career in childcare working at Little Rai of Sunshine and studying a Certificate 111 in Children’s Services.
Katie Kirk, Dylan Poulson and Maddi Hull are working locally. Dylan is completing a GAP year before beginning his Bachelor of Media Studies at CSU Wagga. Abbey Benger is working at Timbrebongie whist studying Aged care at TAFE.
Tracey Piddington, Emily Piddington and Andre Uys are also working locally.
Narromine High School’s Principal Mr. Phil Rufus believes Narromine High has played a key role in supporting and helping these students prepare for life after school.
“We are very proud of the direction they have taken for their future. Small class sizes and individualised learning support has allowed every student the opportunity to succeed,” Mr Rufus said.
“Narromine High School is a great choice for students from Narromine and surrounding areas to excel in their HSC regardless of their chosen career path.”
“Students have the opportunity to study TAFE whilst at school, complete a school based apprenticeship/traineeship or follow an academic pathway to university or TAFE,” he said.
