The Out of Classroom ‘Hands on Learning’ students have been hard at work building a protective weather awning for their classes. They’ve done a great job so far while learning new skills to enhance their future employment prospects. We congratulate them and their instructing Teacher on such a great outcome.

Our committee Narooma Education Support Team (NEST) were fortunate to be awarded a grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to cover the materials and along with the donations offered by our members this project is well under way.

Our warmest congratulations to Summer, Dominica and Aunty Karen Ella-Bird (L – R). Aunty Karen has given wonderful support for these two inspiring young women as they embark on their exciting futures. Summer and Dominica (here looking vibrant and lovely in their Year 12 formal attire) were the recipients of our two Encouragement Scholarships this year. They  both are taking on tertiary education in 2026.

Summer will be studying full time at Moruya TAFE Aboriginal Art and Landscaping and Design and she is looking forward to further developing her inherent giftedness in these fields. We wish her every success.

Dominica has been accepted by the University of Tasmania to study a Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation followed by a Master of Protected Area. Dominica is a high achiever with resilience and determination to reach her goals. We believe that she will make a great contribution to the future.

Our thanks to those donors who have contributed to these Encouragement Scholarships. Your support has been greatly appreciated and most assuredly by Summer and Dominica.