Today the whole team met for the first time. First of all the student team met up and flew to Nadi in Fiji. The students are Coleby, Sarah and Jing. They travelled with David (Tevita) and Alysha.
We have included a few photos and some information about ourselves.
Jing
Bula, I’m Jing and I’m from Toowoomba, Queensland and this competition has sparked my interest in renewable energy. This trip is a golden opportunity for me to travel to Fiji to help install a solar power system along with Sarah and Coleby. At the end of this trip, it would aid me in my journey to full independence. I like to gather knowledge through independent learning instead of being spoon fed by my parents and teachers. My unique ideas for electric power generators were the key to winning this competition.
Coleby
Hey I’m Coleby from Bundaberg State High School. After looking online for opportunities to do voluntary work, I came across a fantastic competition offered by the Bookend Trust. The theme was to come up with a renewable power source for a remote village in Fiji. I researched the topic and made up a powerpoint explaining the most reliable power source for this location. This involved the installation of solar panels.
Sarah
Hello, I’m Sarah Park from Newstead Christian School in Launceston, Tasmania. My dream is to be an aid worker. The Bookend Trust offered a prize of a trip to Fiji to help install electricity for a medical centre. This attracted me and made me to submit a video of renewable energy for the competition. I think it will be a great opportunity to experience new cultures and to be able to help people in Fiji.
See you tomorrow for another report from Fiji
