Celebrating the Achievements and Leadership of Our Year 10 Students
Celebrating the Achievements and Leadership of Our Year 10 Students
Year 10 is an exciting time, when students can lean into learning with mature insights and new excitement. The recent Year 10 assembly celebrated many achievements of this bright cohort. We especially congratulate those who’ve gone and beyond in their commitment to service.
⚜️ Every year an outstanding student who has demonstrated leadership, teamwork, cooperation, problem-solving and community mindedness is awarded a $250 cash prize and certificate by the Australian Defence Force. This year’s recipient of the ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership Award is Alison J.
⚜️ The ADF Future Innovator Award honours students who demonstrate motivation, innovation, and achievement in a STEM related field with a $250 cash prize and certificate by the Australian Defence Force. This year’s recipient is Hanna W.
⚜️ Four Year 10s represented SAC to advocate for the rights of children and young people in SA, through involvement in The Charter Ambassador Program (CAP). This initiative seeks to ‘give life’ to the Charter for Children and Young People. The Charter was informed by children and young people in 2019 and launched with children and young people in 2021. The CAP is the next step in giving children and young people a platform to use their voice to have a say about what matters to them. Thank you and congratulations to Maria J, Liliana B, Alessia G and Emily C.
⚜️ The Australian Maths Competition is a nationwide competition that students are invited to participate in each year. Students challenge themselves to work through problem-solving and reasoning questions where they have to apply a variety of maths skills and concepts. Congratulations to Alison J and Yenuli P on their participation!
The Youth Governor’s leadership foundation program (YGLF)
Congratulations to Year 10 students Yenuli and Mariya for receiving an award in recognition of their successful completion of The Youth Governor’s leadership foundation program. Reflecting on their journey, the students shared:
“The Youth Governor’s leadership foundation program (YGLF) was a fantastic opportunity for me to develop my leadership skills. Over the duration of 5 months, we learnt about many important factors and components of leadership such as the integral quadrants model, social inequity, meta cognition and how to utilise the TICK personality quiz to work other people. We were each placed in groups from our community action project (CAP). In my group, we had a common passion for improving children’s wellbeing. We worked together to create a video to send out to schools and charities sharing our experiences and advice for students struggling to manage their wellbeing. By using tools, we were taught such as metacognition and the integral quadrants, we reflected and discussed ways that we can create a long-term impact. I would like to thank SAC for giving me this valuable opportunity.” Yenuli
“Going into this program, I really didn’t know what to expect, but as I look back now, Youth Governors Leadership Program was an eye-opening journey. Through personality tests and leadership exercises, I discovered new strengths and learned that leadership isn’t just about being outgoing, it’s about empathy, teamwork, and listening. I also was able to put these discoveries to action which is important for people my age as we are developing. My group focused on homelessness, and through our initiative, we raised $1400 for Puddle Jumpers to cater 600+ meals for those in need! The experience taught me valuable skills in leadership, collaboration, communication, time management and making a real impact. It was an enjoyable and rewarding journey which has empowered me to continue creating positive change in my community.” Mariya
Ms Julie Barletta
Year 10 Coordinator
