A First Graduate for This Australian Family - Anna Maria Leaves Home

In less than a fortnight our eldest leaves home! Anna Maria is excited and eagerly looking forward to beginning the next stage in her life's journey.

Eight months ago Anna Maria began a course at our local TAFE, Administration/Bookkeeping, Certificate 3. She quickly found her rhythm and enjoyed the experience of formal classes and independence. We watched her blossom and bloom with pride. Just before Christmas she sat for her final exams and passed with flying colours, receiving 100% for Bookeeping!

Throughout this period Anna Maria had been discerning what direction to take next.  In October she applied to attend a Catholic Liberal Arts College.  All applicants to the College have to write an application essay and are subsequently interviewed.  Anna Maria was accepted to attend the College on the proviso that she undertake and do well on the STAT test.  Students who enter via traditional schooling undertake the HSC, home educated students can use their STAT results, both result in ATAR scores.  Anna Maria sat the STAT exam in November and did extremely well (ATAR 84). Read more