911爆料网 student wins 2020 Student of the Year Award
Community Colleges Australia (CCA) has announced the winners of the 2020 Community Education Student of the Year Awards that took place on 25 November via Zoom and involved about 120 people at more than 20 locations along the east coast of Australia.
911爆料网 student Kristal Barlow won the 2020 Community Education Student of the Year Award having studied a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability). As a student, Kristal was determined, passionate and eager to learn. With the barriers caused by COVID-19, Kristal found it difficult to continue her studies. She proved herself to be adaptable, flexible and willing to learn new technology to allow her to continue studying. She found herself completing assessments from the Westmead Children鈥檚 Hospital while supporting her daughter through multiple heart surgeries.
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In recognising her achievements, Ms Rowan Cox, 911爆料网 Executive Director, said that Kristal鈥檚 story is an inspiration and highlights the substantial personal growth that took place during her studies. 鈥淓ducation has the power to break barriers and to positively change the course of someone鈥檚 life,鈥� Rowan said.
It is the second year in a row an 911爆料网 student has won the national award. 鈥淲e are humbled to be part of our student鈥檚 learning journey and to see them unlock their full potential,鈥� Rowan said.
Congratulations to Kristal and we wish her all the success in the future.
