Proud mum Elvie Douglas and grandma Patricia Douglas with graduate Malachi Wallace (Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care)

December 14, 2016

Nurunderi TAFE’s main lecture theatre was filled to overflowing with students and proud family members at the recent end-of-year graduation.

Special guest for the occasion was State MP and Minister For State Development, Dr Anthony Lynham, who helped distribute the graduation certificates to the students.

The event was compered by Jenni Butler, Executive Director Studies at TAFE Queensland South West.

She emphasised that some students weren’t present for the ceremony but it was only because they had secured jobs … which brought a round of applause from the audience.

Nurunderi Campus Business Co-ordinator Santina Schmocker said there had also been good employment outcomes from a joint project that Nurunderi had run in conjunction with the South Burnett Regional Council and South Burnett CTC.

Two groups of 10 trainees had worked on the South Burnett Rail Trail project; 80 per cent of participants in the first group had found employment, and 60 per cent in the second group.

Nurunderi was now planning another project in conjunction with Gumnut House at Murgon.

Mrs Schmocker said there had also been positive outcomes for the aged care, hairdressing and construction students.

“With a little courage and commitment … you can be whatever you want to be,” she said.

Murgon State High School principal Maurice Ware thanked Mrs Schmocker for forging a relationship between Nurunderi and his school.

“This year 10 per cent more students graduated than the previous year, and every student graduated with a QCE. That’s a great outcome,” Mr Ware said.

The courses available to MSHS students will expand in 2017.

Mr Ware said the proposal was to have six courses on offer, through funding provided by the State Government.

“There will be a 300 per cent increase in the number of students who will be engaged with Nurunderi campus next year,” he said.

In his student address, graduate Gordon Wragge said the students’ achievements were a credit to the college, the staff and the teachers.

“Anyone who wants to improve their lives, their employment chances, please utilise this great campus, Nurunderi campus,” Mr Wragge said.

Mayor Arnold Murray, left, and Nurunderi Campus Business Co-ordinator Santina Schmocker with graduates Leonard Vaeagi (Cert IV in Youth Work), William Button (Cert IV in Youth Work) and Gordon Wragge (Cert IV in Youth Work)
Murgon State High School principal Maurice Ware, TAFE Qld South West Executive Director Studies Jenni Butler, Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Director-General Clare O’Connor, State Development Minister Anthony Lynham and TAFE Qld South West General Manager Brent Kinnane
2016 graduate – and former Cherbourg councillor – Gordon Wragge delivered the Student Address to the packed meeting room
TAFE Qld South West General Manager Brent Kinnane with Nurunderi Campus Business Co-ordinator Santina Schmocker and Cherbourg Mayor Arnold Murray

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2016 Nurunderi Graduates

Skills For Education And Employment Program
Charles Blasnik
Jacinta Brigg
Danielle Georgetown
Arthur Hodgkinson
Victor King
Phoebe Mickelo
Christopher Robinson
Wayne Sandow
Kalchiri Tallis
Lindsay Williams
Angela Spiro

Certificate I In Construction
David Aherns
Aaron Bingham
Isaac Cobby
Kevin Dudfield
Anthony Flanagan
David Horn
Shirrelle Jackman
Ryan Kennewell
Alesha Labudda
Leslie O’Chin
Angus Oliver
Ayden Parrag
Jamila Riley
Clare Sherger
Ethan Schmidt
David Swan
Peter Swan
David Theuerkauf
Dillion Thomas
Matthew Williams

Certificate II In Resource And Infrastructure Work Preparation
Brian Bridge
Myles Fisher
Keith Gadd
Bohkeen Langton
Moses Pryor
Willem Sjaardema
Anfernee Williams

Certificate II In Hairdressing
Wy-Larra Duncan
Julianne Clarke
Katie Fox
Lisa McDonald
Janice Turner

 

 

Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing)
Samuel Bowler
Deidre Bridge
Kelly Dorse
Sarah Druery
Tayla Hillier
Leonie Hope
Nicole Madjarian
Retta Moses
Emma Powell

Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care
Eddie Alberts
Jasmine Brown
Robyn Edmondstone
Kristine McLean
Tine Rockemer
Malachi Wallace

Certificate III In Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Melissa Stewart
Natasha Armstrong

Certificate IV In Youth Work
William Button
Brittany Pearse McConnel
Nakita Smart
Leonard Vaeagi
Gordon Wragge
Julie Benson

Diploma Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Melanie Best

Certificate II In Hairdressing
Kimberley Ah-Quee
Christine Bayntun
Latecia Bryant
Sharna Cobbo
Aileen Dynevor
Charmaine Georgetown
Michayla Jones
Chloe Nielsen
Travis Turner
Natalie Sanderson

Certificate III In
Early Childhood Education And Care

Rachel Bryan
Bianca Grogan
Amber Spicer

 


 

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