Throughout Year 11, Kate Gornall worked on her school-based traineeship and Certificate III in Business with the NT Government’s, Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment as well as studying for her Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank at O’Loughlin Catholic College.
In 2017, she intends to complete Year 12 and is taking on a Certificate III in Tourism with Charles Darwin University. Kate is the recipient of an impressive array of awards for academic and dance achievements.
From a young age Kate became involved with Darwin Performance Academy and has danced in national competitions as well as becoming an assistant dance teacher. On top of her school work, her VET and traineeship commitments, Kate also works as a receptionist for Darwin Performance Academy.
Kate was recognised for her outstanding contribution to vocational education and training at the 2017 Australian Training Awards where she was a finalist of the Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year Award after being named winner of this category in the Northern Territory Training Awards.