The recent Queensland Training Awards, held on the Gold Coast, had special meaning this year for McAuley College and Year 12 Student, Nicholas Austin.
Nicholas was nominated and made the finals for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year within the Queensland VET sector.
Nicholas is currently studying a Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic and is studying this as part of a School-Based Apprenticeship.
McAuley College Principal Jason Pacey said the school offers a range of pathways for students.
“At McAuley we pride ourselves on the range of Senior Schooling Options available to students which include numerous Certificate options in addition to a comprehensive range of ATAR subjects to support all learning pathways,” he said.
Quoting from the bio on the Queensland Training Awards program “Balancing his apprenticeship with senior studies, Nicholas honed his technical skills and developed his resilience and confidence.”
Nicholas’ passion does not stop there, he is also a McAuley College House Captain and Aboriginal cultural committee leader, mentoring younger students and contributing to the community.
Another amazing McAuley student is Drew Cahill who with the encouragement from his technologies teacher applied for a scholarship to attend Space Camp in the USA this September.
This opportunity has come out of his studies in STEM and his dedication to his studies sees Drew flying off to America in September with 15 other young people from across Australia to explore various Aeronautics and Cyberspace facilities and meet leaders in the field.
McAuley College is taking enrolements 2026 with applications closing Friday 25 October 2024. Tours of the College are offered every Friday starting at 3:30pm.
Call McAuley College on 5542 3000 for all enquiries.
