Philippa Starling

Collaborated with the Year 6 leaders at West End State School to develop and implement a project focused on promoting sustainability within their school community. The project aimed to enhance the overall well-being of the school community by promoting environmentally-friendly practices.

• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

During my participation in the Smith Family Student2Student reading program, I had the opportunity to work with a reading buddy in primary school who was looking to improve their reading skills. My role in this program was to provide support and encouragement to my buddy, helping them become more confident and comfortable with reading.

• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to reading buddy..
• Supported continuous learning initiatives by attending professional development workshops.
• Utilized effective time management skills to ensure all reading buddy received the necessary attention and support despite varying levels of need.