Berwick Federation University student Natasha Haidar was among the graduates celebrating their achievements as part of a graduation ceremony on Wednesday 25 October.
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) student delivered the graduation address to her peers, reflecting on their journey alongside one another with the support of their families.
“I’ve always had a passion for working with children and through study I’ve really found a passion for supporting their development, their social skills and building on their interests,” she said.
“I found the course really interesting and the placements beneficial and you’ve always got the support from your lecturers.”
Natasha has been working in the early education sector as a three to four-year-old kinder teacher and plans to move into a four to five-year-old kinder teaching role.
Celebrating at a special event at Bunjil Place, the Berwick graduates were among more than 650 graduates across the University’s campuses marking the academic milestone in front of family, friends and classmates.
Federation University vice-chancellor and president Professor Duncan Bentley said the students should take “immense pride” in their achievements.
“Graduations are a special time for the university,” he said.
“They are graduating with the skills and knowledge employers need and we cannot wait to watch them carry on Federation’s purpose of transforming lives and enhancing their communities.”
