Local students receive timely boost to assist future aspirations

Grant Assistance

Michael Warren

Editor

Email Michael
Last updated:
A student from Mossman State High School and a second from the region have secured grants to help them with their future aspirations.

A high achiever in the Douglas shire has received the perfect kickstart after securing timely financial assistance as she pursues a career as a school teacher.

Mossman State High School student Ellie Zillfleisch was recently confirmed as the recipient of a Teach Queensland grant, an initiative to encourage more young people to chase a career in teaching.

The Government said the grant provides recipients with general financial support and access to unique teaching experiences.

“These young people are high achieving aspiring teachers, high academic achievers and the future leaders of tomorrow,” Cook MP told Newsport.

“Congratulations to all of the recipients.”

Another Douglas shire resident Laverne Woibo, of Hope Vale, also secured a teaching grant.

The grants were open to year 12 graduates from schools right across the state.

Meantime, Ms Cook took the opportunity to catch up with Douglas mayor Michael Kerr recently in Brisbane.
The pair were pictured together at Parliament House.

“Thank you for a wonderful catch up in Parliament this week,” Ms Cook said of the meeting.

“I value the time spent to share views and ideas and look forward to working closely with you in the best interest of the Douglas shire.

Thank you!

Newsport thanks its advertising partners for their support in the delivery of daily community news to the Douglas Shire. Public interest journalism is a fundamental part of every community.

Got a news tip? Let us know! Send your news tips or submit a letter to the editor here.

* Comments are the opinions of readers and do not represent the views of Newsport, its staff or affiliates. Reader comments on Newsport are moderated before publication to promote valuable, civil, and healthy community debate. Visit our comment guidelines if your comment has not been approved for publication.