O-WEEK kicked off at GOTAFE’s Shepparton campus last Thursday, March 21. Coinciding with Harmony Week, celebrations at the Fryers Street campus featured a number of cultural events and activities, including henna art and traditional dances.
March marks a month of new beginnings for GOTAFE students, with some 1,586 students having completed their studies with GOTAFE over the past 12 months and more than 1,300 have so far commenced studying in 2024.
“This in an important time of year, where we are celebrating our students who have completed their studies as well as welcoming new students to GOTAFE,” said acting executive director for growth and engagement, Laura Barker.
“We see both O-Week and Graduations as celebrations of new beginnings – the first step into a new study path and first step into having an impact in the communities and industries across GOTAFE’s footprint.”
The Shepparton GOTAFE graduation will be held tonight on Wednesday, March 27. Among its graduates are students ambassadors Alanna Birch (Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care), who is currently studying for her Diploma and working in her field in the community; and Jono Chan (Cert III Commercial Cookery), who began his studies after becoming a co-owner of Elsewhere at SAM in Shepparton, named Best New Business (Under 2 Years) at the SPC Greater Shepparton Business Awards in 2023.
