Dear staff and delegates of Kawana Waters State College, It is with my upmost honour, and pride that I announce to the college that I have been successful in gaining a position at the National Youth Science Forum 2017. After a thorough application process of submitting expressions of interest and formal letters, endorsements by local Rotarians and ending with the district interview yesterday, I have received confirmation that I will indeed be attending this well-respected and prestigious science forum. In this email I would like to briefly outline what is to come and acknowledge a few special people. I understand that this message is quite large, however if you have the time and are able to read this in its entirety, it would be greatly appreciated. …show more content…
It began in grade 9. I was fortunate to have a teacher who was an inspiration to every student she taught, not just the few achievers. In my spare time I created presentations on multiple subjects, mainly to do with astronomy. And this particular teacher allowed me to present these to my class, which would prove to be the first opportunity in a series. I was quickly recognised by the science department as a young and budding scientist. From here, I utilised both my position as student leader and my passion for science, to initiate an event that would become a staple in our school’s calendar year – National Science Week. The opportunities continue to this day: now leading another group of amazing young science ambassadors; Meeting one of Australia’s leading science communicators, Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki; and now slowly applying and being accepted into three science camps at Australia’s leading universities, representing my school and community at state and national levels. And who do I owe it all to? That one inspiring teacher that I had when I was thirteen years old. Miss Kirstin Janz. But she was not the only one. I also owe my success to my mentor and Head of Science – Mr. Jim Bailey. But I would have never had the confidence or will-power to follow through with my passion if it wasn’t for the teacher who built me with all the qualities of a leader. With the confidence to stand up and speak. As influential as any science teacher, Mrs. Lisa Dever. I owe it to every person I have met along my journey, but these three outstanding people in