Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure Walpaara Anpa Award for Year 10 Aboriginal Secondary Students Walpaara Anpa Award Walpaara Anpa Student Award Are you an Aboriginal student? Will you successfully complete Year 10? Has your performance at school been consistent and satisfactory all year? Do you have a goal and believe in yourself? Would having your own laptop and internet access help you to stay at school and complete years 11 and 12? If your answers to these questions are yes, then you should apply for the Walpaara Anpa Award from the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure! DTEI is offering 10 Awards aimed at encouraging Year 10 Aboriginal secondary students to remain at school, and complete years 11 and 12. Acknowledgement Walpaara Anpa is Arabunna for “clever one”. Permission to use this term was given by Arabunna Elder, Sydney Strangways. The term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. What is the Walpaara Anpa Award? The Walpaara Anpa Award is a lap top computer with two years internet access. Who is eligible to apply for an Award? Aboriginal students currently completing year 10 and enrolled to complete your SACE. You have attended school regularly and achieved consistent results throughout the academic year. Walpaara Anpa Award Conditions 1. The Student Application form and the Application Support forms from your Teacher and Parent/Guardian are completed and submitted by the due date. 2. A current copy of your School Report Card is attached to your application forms. 3. The Laptop will be provided with software by your school. Any ongoing upgrades will need to be negotiated with your school. 4. Internet access will be paid only while you are attending school and achieving consistently during Years 11 & 12. 5. One male and one female from each of the designated Secondary Schools may be granted an award. 6. Your attendance at school must be consistent and your academic achievement must be satisfactory. Se le c ti o n P ane l A selection panel of 3 people will be established to assess the applications. A committee of 3 people ensures a balanced assessment of applications and minimises the possibility of patronage, favouritism and discrimination. The panel will be chaired by the Principal Consultant, Aboriginal Engagement, Corporate HR, DTEI and comprise of a representative from the relevant Secondary School and an Aboriginal Elder from the local community. A referee must not be a selection panel member. Application forms are available from: Cultural Consultant, Aboriginal Engagement DTEI Human Resources Phone: (08) 8343 2758 Email: [email protected] or visit: http://dtei.sa.gov.au/careers.html Applications must be submitted by the first Friday in November We have extended the applicants eligible to apply this year from designated schools to all schools Joyleen Thomas, Principal Policy Consultant Send applications to: PO Box 1 WALKERVILLE SA 5081 [email protected] or email to: