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 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. 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. Any ongoing upgrades will need to be negotiated with your school. 4. 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 include another representative from DTEI as well as at least one other Aboriginal person. 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 last Friday in Term 3 Joyleen Thomas, Principal Policy Consultant GPO Box 1533 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Send applications to: or email to: [email protected]