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Inspirational insights on our women of the future The challenge and reward for some of our senior students has resulted in fascinating insights into Brigidine’s academic studies. Students in Years 11 and 12 were invited to put their case forward to receive one of five Study Grants for Business Studies, Economics, Geography/Science, History Extension and Maths Extension provided by some of our donors, National Australia Bank (NAB), Margaret Cook and the Trussell Family. The competition was strong from 20 students and the submissions and their achievements were so impressive. The successful recipients will receive a grant for $500 which we hope will assist in furthering opportunities for these young women who are bound to have an impact in their chosen field of study. The following are short excerpts from their submissions where the girls expressed their interest in the subject and hopes for the future.
If you would like to support an initiative for students please contact Di Lawrence and talk about your interest either by email dlawrence@brigidine.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 9988 6278.
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THE BRIDGE ISSUE 2 2021
NAB BUSINESS STUDIES AWARD WINNER
NAB ECONOMICS AWARD WINNER
Jasmine Guyot, Year 12
Mia Teuma, Year 12
Over the course of my senior years I have thoroughly enjoyed studying Business Studies as it has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding into real world applications of business and add a practical scope to a subject that I am passionate about studying. I have been able to flourish in my studies at Brigidine due to the support of my teachers and the learning environment, and this has made my passion for business develop as I continue my studies into tertiary education and a career in business. Business Studies allows you to relate the content learned about in class to real world situations. With the case studies on actual businesses and through my own studies, it has helped me to think more deeply about the products I am buying and the deliberate choices made by businesses in relation to their products.
Economics to me is more than a subject to learn, it is a passion that always holds my interest. With each statistic release noted down in my calendar and articles read each morning and afternoon, economics has naturally fit itself in to my life … My passion has resulted in me looking to enjoy and learn more than what is offered in the HSC Economics course. As a result, I have attended multiple webinars run by economic institutes and universities such as the Grattan Institute and University of Technology Sydney. In addition to this, at the beginning of 2021 I enrolled in and completed an online Modern Monetary Theory economics course held by Newcastle University.
I plan further study at a tertiary level and have applied for several scholarships, cadetships, and courses that will further my study in business. I have also applied for a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and am keen to pursue this passion with a possible career path of secondary teaching to share my love for this area of study with future students just like me.
I hope to learn more and to question more of what economics has to offer, with the intention to complete further tertiary study in economics, majoring in econometrics.
