On the path to success

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Two Year 10 students from St Michael’s, Eva (10B) and Ruby (10S), have been selected to participate in the prestigious Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program offered by the University of Melbourne. The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program is an academic enrichment program designed to support high achieving VCE students. Selected while in Year 10, students then participate in the program in years 11 and 12. Established in 2007, it is named for Professor Kwong Lee Dow, a former ViceChancellor of the University of Melbourne and a distinguished education scholar. As Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Eva and Ruby will have the opportunity to take part in events and activities focused on expanding their academic and personal horizons. These include VCE revision lectures, personal development workshops, overnight adventures on campus and celebration events with family. They will also have access to the full library resources of the University. When speaking about students selected for the Program, Professor Kwong Lee Dow said: "They've been chosen not only because there is a feeling that they will succeed and will do well in the University, but that they have qualities of leadership, engagement and involvement." Students must apply for the program and the School is then asked to provide comments in support of the application. In supporting Ruby’s application, the School observed that her answers to question ‘display power in knowledge, reflection and appreciation of others, whilst also acknowledging difficulties which can at times need to be faced. This insight is a sign of maturity and awareness.’ For Eva the School commented that ‘you have a picture of Eva being a mature, insightful young girl with an awareness for others, the environment and her ability to cause change through social action.’ We offer our warmest congratulations to Ruby and Eva and have no doubt that they do indeed have the qualities of leadership, engagement and involvement.