The presentation was made during a regular Rotary social club meeting where Alyson gave an interesting talk about where she has come from, where she is now and where she hopes to go with her career.
After successfully completing primary school in Tatura and secondary school in Shepparton, Alyson decided to take a gap year in 2021.
“As COVID was disrupting my education pathways I decided to take a gap year to gain some real-life experience before entering tertiary education,” she said.
Alyson signed-up for a traineeship with Notre Dame College to complete a Certificate III in Education Support.
“This opportunity allowed me to experience education from the teacher’s perspective,” she said.
“I was able to support students with disabilities and impairments to learning and help them gain confidence in the mainstream learning environment.
“This year spent working confirmed that I had picked the right tertiary pathway to pursue a career as a teacher.”
Alyson said she was currently not receiving government support, and the scholarship funds would help to cover some of her accommodation expenses.
While growing up in Tatura, Alyson was actively involved with local sport and a dance group. She also supported fundraising through the Good Friday Appeal and helped with the Blue Light Disco.
The scholarship is administered by the Rotary Club of Tatura and is a result of a bequest made by the late former member Dr Bruce Anderson (1936 to 2009), who was a vet in the Tatura district for 35 years, serving the rural communities in both private practice and in the public service.
It provides $1000 for first-year tertiary students from Tatura and surrounding districts west of the Goulburn River.
The selection criteria are based equally on academic merit, social service and financial need.
For more information on how to apply for the 2023 scholarship, email sj.lolicato@gmail.com or phone 0400 920 467.
