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Nurunderi graduates celebrate success
On Wednesday 4 December 2024, the TAFE Queensland Nurunderi campus in Cherbourg was alive with excitement as students proudly wore their gowns and mortarboards to celebrate the completion of their studies during a special graduation ceremony.
TAFE Queensland Faculty Director, Personal Services, Business Technologies and Justice, Paula Hughes, welcomed the graduates, their teachers, family and friends to the event which was followed by a Welcome to Country performed by the Taring Wungan dancers from Murgon State School.
As the graduates crossed the stage to the applause of their proud support network they received their commemorative certificates and diplomas in various study areas.
A distinguished mention for Darrie Lea who graduated with a Diploma of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management (HLT50221), Anne-Maree Walsh with a dual Diploma of Business and Leadership and Management (BSB50120/BSB50420), and Kenneth Day a Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (11214NAT).
TAFE Queensland Nurunderi Campus Coordinator, Tabitha Bleys, highlighted the importance of hosting a graduation ceremony, with the Nurunderi team looking forward to celebrating with the students each year.
“It is truly a joy to celebrate this occasion together, and not just our students’ academic achievements, but also their growth, resilience, and dedication in the presence of their family and friends,” Mrs Bleys said.
“Our graduates can look to the future knowing they are well-prepared for what comes next. With their confidence and skills, they can pursue further training or employment in their chosen fields.”
“We can’t wait to see where their skills will take them and on behalf of the TAFE Queensland team, we wish them all the best with the next stage of their journeys.”
TAFE Queensland General Manager of the South West Region, Kate Venables, also passed on her heartfelt congratulations to the graduating students.
“To our wonderful graduates, we are incredibly proud of you, and the hard work that you have put into your studies. This milestone marks the beginning of a journey filled with new opportunities,” said Mrs Venables.
“We are inspired by the potential each of you holds and can’t wait to see how you will harness your unique skills and knowledge to make a difference in your local community.”
“Embrace the journey ahead with courage and passion and know that we believe in your ability to make great happen. Congratulations on your remarkable achievements!”
TAFE Queensland graduates
- Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50221) - Darrie Lea
- Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (11214NAT) -Kenneth Day
- Dual Diploma of Business and Leadership and Management (BSB50120 / BSB50420) - Anne-Maree Walsh
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (11212NAT) - Xander Hawkins and Sadie Langton
- Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) - Susan Albury, Iris-Jean Blow, Geoffrey Dowling, Maddy Haji-Ali, Jack Kemp, Maria McLeod, Rose McMahon, Rashonda Murray, Tarlissa Watcho and Melena Phineasa
- Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) - Gail Blanch, Esme Bligh, Angela Jackson, Rachel Kent, Nicole Krome, Gareth Lock and Mark Wallis
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216) - Karina Aiton and Michelle Alberts
Vocational Education and Training in School (VETiS):
- Certificate I in Construction (CPC10120) - Tomas Little, Henry Makie, Ian Saltner and Joeseph Smith
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216) - Jorja Abel and Alexis Landers
The proud graduates: Top row, left to right
Rys Sherington, Henry Makie, Joeseph Smith, Geoffrey Dowling, Kenneth Day.
Middle row: Darrie Lea, Jorja Abel, Nicole Krome, Mark Wallis, Xander Hawkins, Melena Phineasa, Rashonda Murray, Susan Albury.
Front row: Alexis Landers, Sadie Langton, Michelle Alberts, Karina Aiton, Renate Stolzenberge, Rose McMahon, Esme Bligh, Anne-Maree Walsh, Tarlissa Watcho.
Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216) Left to right: Teacher Kyla Steinhardt, Jorja Abel, Alexis Landers, Karina Aiton and Michelle Alberts.
Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021): Left to right, Nicole Krome, teacher, Wendy Martin, Mark Wallis and Esme Bligh.
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50221), Darrie Lea and Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education (11214NAT), Kenneth Day.
Certificate III in Business (BSB30120), Maria McLeod, Rashonda Murray, Susan Albury, Melena Phineasa, Geoffrey Dowling and Tarlissa Watcho.
Geoffrey Dowling, Rose McMahon, Melena Phineasa, Melena Phineasa, Rashonda Murray, Tarlissa Watcho and Susan Albury.
The Taring Wungan dancers performed the Welcome to Country for the ceremony.