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This competition has changed my life! Before this, I was unsure of my future pathway, but I am now researching property and real estate degrees.
The quality of the program - individuals work to the best of their ability - so much support & care - so much teaching & confidenceso much reward & accomplishment in every respect for these young people - can be set up for their future fantastic program.
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Jason Wong Year 11
Dina Turner, EAL Teacher
SCHOOLS AUCTION
CHAMPIONSHIPS
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he Schools Auction Idol Championship is an Australian and New Zealandwide program, founded in 2007 by South Australian Auctioneer and Home Marketing Consultant, Lindsay Warner. Students in this program participate in several months of training before going on to compete in heats, performing a live, mock auction in front of judges and an audience.
privilege of working with none only than Lindsay Warner himself! Lindsay and his colleague, Todd Foulds, attended our college each week to teach the EAL classes the foundational skills required for the program, with a small group of students going on to work closely under Lindsay's personal mentorship in preparation for entry into the championship heats.
of May at Cornerstone College. Back on our Campus, staff watched the live stream of the Final online and had a nervous wait for the results. Unfortunately, Jason missed out on the number one spot, which instead went to Mitchell Hawke from Cornerstone College, a deserving competitor.
The program not only works towards the Championships, but also assists students to develop valuable life skills, such as public speaking, professional presentation and legal knowledge.
Year 11 student, Jason Wong, an international student from Hong Kong, was one of these highly motivated students, and with over 25 years of industry experience behind him, there could have been no better mentor for him than Lindsay.
However, to get through to the finals of this competition is a win in itself. The program requires a huge amount of motivation, selfdiscipline, creativity, courage, hard work, time and more. On top of all of this is the need to understand the complex legalities involved in the real estate auctioneering process.
For several weeks in Semester 1, all of our EAL students took part in this program and had the incredible opportunity and
After many weeks of training, guidance and practice, Jason went on to compete in the Grand Final of the Championships, held at the end
And let's not forget that Jason did this, and delivered his mock auction, all with English being his second language! Incredible stuff!
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EYNESBURY TIMES 2019
