Sport and Recreation School Based Traineeship

Patience; Collaboration; Communication and a Willingness to Learn - Gold in the Workplace!

It is with immense pleasure that I am able to recognise three people for whom I have great admiration for. Amongst them is a young man who has excelled well beyond any expectation I might have had.

During the Senior Campus Assembly, held on Friday the 2nd of June,  I welcomed to St Andrews College Kathleen Latham, from Australian Training Company. Sadly Lisa Angeleski, from Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ was unable to be with us.

Kathleen and Lisa have been a vital part in the partnership I am very proud to be a part of on behalf of the students of St Andrews College. Their guidance and patience in developing the students who commit to the Sport and Recreation School Based Traineeships is to be commended.

Joshua not only completed his traineeship studies and work hours six months before the end of his training plan contract he also gained a Beginners Coaching Accreditation and an Intermediate Men’s Gymnastics Judging Accreditation. In November 2022 Joshua was a judge at the NSW Junior State Championships. Also in 2022 Joshua won the SGAC  “Rising Star” award. In recognition of his exceptional work performance, commitment and dedication to SGAC Lisa offered Joshua a position to become a member of her coaching team. Joshua began his employment as a gymnastics coach at SGAC on Monday of this week.

Earlier this year Joshua was nominated for the School Based Trainee of the Year Award. It is with great pleasure that I inform you that Joshua is a finalist for the Greater Western Sydney Training Awards. 

It was my honour to invite Joshua Sammut to the stage to receive his Traineeship Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (Gymnastics Coaching) from the Australian Training Company.

Congratulations Joshua on your amazing achievement. All three communities wish you all the very best on Friday the 30th of June at the Greater Western Sydney Training Awards.

Therese May

College Future Pathways Leader