"I got stopped at least twice on the way to the gym at multiple checkpoints, and on the way home I got stopped two or three times,” he said. “The street that I live on, there’s uniformed and armed officers probably about every 100 yards standing along the guardrail looking at the woods," Bauer said. In addition, checkpoints have been set up in the search perimeter area. He said helicopters have also been flying overhead since Monday night. Tuesday, officers in fatigues have been patrolling the street and searched the woods near his family’s home. “Then the adrenaline starts going, and we were hard-wired and were kind of running through the house making sure everything’s locked,” he said. Soon after, their street was swarmed by armed officers and flashing lights. Matt Bauer said Tuesday that his mother burst into his room Monday evening asking whether he heard any gunshots. Law enforcement officers search for escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante in Glenmoore, Pa., on Monday. Police urged the public not to approach him, to stay inside and to lock all windows and doors. State police said earlier that they were pursuing Cavalcante in South Coventry Township, Chester County, northwest of Philadelphia. “Every day is a different day and I love being able to guide and mentor students so they can become great future citizens.“We ask residents in and around this facility to secure homes, outbuildings and vehicles,” Bivens said, noting reverse 911 messages were sent to residents in the area to lock down their homes. “The best part of being a teacher is seeing that lightbulb moment when a student finally understands the concept you’re trying to teach them. “It was a bit scary at first to think of myself as a role model but it’s something I’ve now been able to lean into because I can see, just with my presence, how much of a difference I can make and how engaged I can get those students,” he said. I’m more confident, I speak better and I’m more engaged with communities.”Ĭurrently working as a teacher aide at Park Avenue State School, Mr Gooda said he hoped to use his experience to inspire the next generation of Indigenous students to follow their dreams and reach for the stars. “It’s been such an incredible pathway for me and I feel I’ve grown as a person. “The coordinators and advisors have been there for me through everything. I’ve received all the support I’ve needed for my study, and even personally when I’ve gone through some hard times,” Mr Gooda said. “The RATEP has been absolutely five star. The program enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to receive personalised support from Education Queensland Teacher Coordinators at their respective study centre, as well as from Student Support Advisors from JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre. Rockhampton-based third year Bachelor of Education (Primary) student Cameron Gooda said he was thrilled to receive an award after already winning Rockhampton NAIDOC Student of the Year and being named a recipient of the Lambert McBride Perpetual Bursary.Īfter spending 11 years working in Indigenous Housing, the Darumbal man was convinced by the principal of his local primary school to enrol in the Remote Area Teacher Education Program (RATEP). “Through their academic endeavours, they have the power to inspire the next generation of students to reach for the stars.” “It is an enormously proud moment for these students as they take the stage and accept such an award in front of their peers and supporters,” he said. Prof Nakata paid tribute to the families, wider community and industry supporters in attendance at the awards. “The learning experience at JCU is only enriched by the achievements of our Indigenous students.” “These awards recognise the journey each student has been on in order to reach such a high level of success - from the support they’ve received from family and friends to the high level of academic and pastoral care provided by the staff at JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre and from across the University. “The calibre of students who receive these awards continues to impress the entire JCU community,” Prof Nakata said. JCU Deputy Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Education and Strategy, Professor Martin Nakata said the awards celebrated the hard work and dedication students had shown over the course of a busy year. They were in addition to students recognised by the Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, CSIRO STEM and “Spirit” awards for the Nguma-bada (Smithfield) and Bebegu Yumba (Douglas) campuses. Students studying Education, Arts, Social Work, Law, Business, Engineering, Marine Science, Information Technology, Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine and Veterinary Science were among those recognised. 34 students were honoured at the seventh annual Indigenous Student Awards ceremony in Cairns, as they continue to excel in their tertiary studies.
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