Willow Clarke

I would describe myself as a confident, hard-working individual, as well as responsible, reliable and organised. I am goal-driven and as such, I enjoy learning and challenging myself. I am naturally a quiet, reserved person, that works happily in a team environment or individually.

• Volunteered for Red Cross.
• Volunteered for 3 years at a gymnastics gym.
• Provided service in helping with cleaning stables.
• Volunteered to fundraise for CanTeen, pink shirt day and Gumboot Friday (raise over $3000).
• Volunteer in I HAVE A DREAM.
• Volunteered to provide assistance in preparing over 150 dishes for people in need.

2015-2020 Aerobics Gymnastics Athlete (now retired) What I learned from my experience is to push through my weaknesses until they become my strengths eg: how to look after my health to stay strong and physically fit. 

(2021) NorthTec Barista Course 

I learnt how to prepare and present a wide range of Espresso beverages for service, plus demonstrated knowledge of coffee origin and production.  

2018-2020 XTND Youth Leadership Programme. 

Through both theory and practical modules, interlaced with leadership activities, I was taught and developed: 

• Strategies for working with children.
• Time and group management.
• Different coaching strategies.
• Analyzing and teaching gymnastics skills/ fundamental movement patterns.
• Communication.
• First aid certificate
• Safe teaching practice/health and safety Over a period of two years, I assisted in the coaching of boys and girls in gymnastics, tumble, trampoline, aerobics play gym ( toddlers under 5) and athletes.

Denise Finchett (Secondary Hospitality Teacher)

denise.finchett@pompallier.school.nz 

Catherine Davis (Year 13 Dean)

catherine.davis@pompallier.school.nz