Cararoo Newsletter October 2013 | Page 4

This is what it is about We are really excited that 2 High School students enrolled in college this year, and that our first college student, Judy Ann, will graduate from her IT course in March 2014. College Entry Salvador Idanan is the young man who features in our YouTube video. An absolute Maths genius and a popular student, Salvador is also one of our founding students. When discussing long term educational plans with Salvador and his mum, there were no doubts that he will do very well in the course he has selected. Apart from his normal school studies, Salvador joined a number of extra-curricular activities, including:  President of Math Club (MTAP)  Science Quiz Bee  Social Club  Student Technological & Entrepreneurship of the Philippines Salvador is enrolled in a 5 year Civil Engineering Course at the Technical University of the Philippines. Because of the high yearly fees, we are sharing the costs between 3 sponsors, including Cararoo. One of the sponsors, who regularly visits the Philippines, has already met Salvador and will continue to do so whenever possible. Rocette Onas is another one of our founding students who graduated high school in 2012. With the help of her parents, Rocette tried to fund a college education, but after a few months had to stop. Her parents just could not afford the tuition fees, despite Rocette’s effort to help by taking a low paying job as a sales assistant. Our own Admin Manager also tried to help financially but the fees were beyond reach.. In April, Rocette, who is well regarded in Cararoo as a pleasant, helpful young lady was interviewed with a view to assisting her endeavours to go to college. Supported by a glowing reference from Cararoo’s Director and Administration Manager, it was decided to offer Rocette a Cararoo Scholarship. Rocette is enrolled at the STI Computer School in a 2 year Hospitality & Restaurant Services course, which includes cooking classes. Following this course, Rocette will have a number of job opportunities. College Graduation Judy Ann Pintor is one of our founding students who graduated from high school in 2010. She was very fortunate in that her sponsor continued to fund her college education to STI Computer School. Judy has been enrolled in an IT course and will graduate in March 2014. Judy Ann has also been very fortunate in that an IT company in Manila, Isphere Global, has provided her with a small travel allowance so that she can attend their office in Manila for on the job training during her college breaks. Page 4 of 8