The end of program Presentation Ceremony for students from Years 9 and 10 who completed the TVET Breakaway Program over the last two terms was held on Thursday, September 18.
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2014 marked the twelfth year that the unique interagency Breakaway Program has been in operation.
The ceremony was attended by the 2014 participants, staff from the agencies involved - Cowra and Canowindra High Schools, Cowra TAFE and Cowra PCYC, plus family members and course presenters. Students received a special Breakaway Program certificate from Principal, Mr Charles Gauci, while their digital stories and photos were displayed on a slideshow.
The artwork and basket weaving completed by the girls was also on display and greatly admired. Aboriginal artist Nyree Reynolds helped the girls to produce a series of paintings to represent the Dreaming legend about the black duck, water rat and platypus, while Aleshia Lonsdale from Arts OutWest taught the girls the art of basket weaving.
TAFE teacher Sue Willoughby outlined program aspects undertaken by the girls, while Auto teacher, Tony Graham, explained that the boys had largely been busy restoring an old one ton Holden Ute, he also presented a gift of tools to the two boys. The boys and girls groups combined for some parts of the program such as the RAGE Anger Management unit; talks by Aboriginal elders and the excursion to Wentworth Falls where the Aboriginal Heritage Walk was enjoyed. A delicious morning tea followed, including a cake made and decorated by Cowra High's Mr Ted Killeen. The students would particularly like to thank Sue Willoughby and Tony Graham (TAFE); Robyn Coffey and Rod Eastwood (Cowra High) and Janine Robinson and Tim Waite (PCYC) for their support throughout the program.
