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A group of AIME mentors with high school students from around the reg...

Professor Paul Chandler spoke at the end of year celebration.

AIME Illawarra coordinator Jake Trindorfer.

AIME students and mentors celebrate a successful year

Year nine and 10 students who have been a part of the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience during 2009 attended an end of year celebration at UOW last week.

The 43 students from Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, Kanahooka, Dapto, Warilla and Illawarra Sports High joined their UOW mentors and teachers for a celebratory lunch and presentation ceremony.

AIME Illawarra coordinator Jake Trindorfer gave an acknowledgement of country and spoke about celebrating the positive aspects of AIME and reflected on a very positive 2009. Jake received a standing ovation at the ceremony.

Dean of Education Paul Chandler and his family also attended the ceremony.

“UOW is very proud of AIME,” Professor Chandler said.

“The program empowers young Aboriginal people in a positive safe environment as well as showcases the enormous talent we have at UOW in our inspiring mentors. It was a great celebration and we look forward seeing many of the students at UOW in the future”.

In September, the annual AIME Window to Fame event was held at UOW, with role models like professional surfer Ashley Chaedle, actor Luke Carroll, author Tara Winch and hip hop artist Joel Wenitong attending to speak to the school students. At Window to Fame, students recorded a Hip Hop track, which was played at the end of year celebration.