Three Murraylands students win gold at regional Worldskills competition
Students from Murray Bridge and Mannum have done their region proud in health, makeup and cookery.
Three Murraylands teenagers have proven they have a bright future, winning gold at a trade skills competition in Murray Bridge.
The Worldskills competition, held at Murray Bridge High School on September 23, pitted VET students from the Murraylands against their peers from the Riverland and Limestone Coast.
Three of the locals won gold:
- Mannum Community College’s Amalia Treloar, in health
- Murray Bridge High School’s Daeja Krause, in makeup
- Murray Bridge High School’s Madison Stavast, in cookery
All three students are currently studying with third-party providers through the Lower Murray Trade Training Centre: Certificate III qualifications for Amalia and Daeja, with private providers Equals International and Media Makeup; and a Certificate II for Madison, with TAFE SA.
All three are now eligible, though not guaranteed, to be invited to the Worldskills National Championships in Adelaide in June 2027.
Murraylands teams also placed second in an overall health competition and third in carpentry.
Department for Education regional pathways advisor Rachel Neumann said the results demonstrated the strength of the vocational education and training opportunities available in the region.
“The results reflect the value of collaboration between schools, vocational training providers and industry, providing students with opportunities to apply their learning, demonstrate their capabilities and explore future career pathways,” she said.
“Congratulations to all students who participated, and thank you to the schools, trainers and partners who supported their involvement and celebrated their achievements.”
Some students qualified for the event via competitions at their schools, while others were nominated by their trainers.
The trade training centre, co-located with Murray Bridge High School, offers students in years 10-12 access to certificate courses in 14 vocational areas.
It is not yet clear whether it will be affected by the opening of a technical college at the high school in 2028.
The college will also offer vocational education, but with courses co-designed by specific employers and graduates guaranteed a job when they finish their qualification.
