Sarina’s Young Achievers Recognised

At The Sarina State High School Awards Night

Sarina State High School (SSHS) students Makayli Moyle and Makylha Bourke were each awarded a $2000 Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank Senior Schooling Scholarship at the 2025 SSHS Awards Night.

In addition to the Scholarship Program, Community Bank Sarina sponsors the Community Citizenship Role Model Awards (Years 7–12), Employment Ready Award and Excellence in Business Award.

Community Bank Sarina Board Deputy Chair Maree Franettovich emphasised Community Bank Sarina’s dedication to reinvesting profits back into the community and supporting the next generation through high school, apprenticeship and higher education scholarships. As a profit for purpose organisation, Community Bank Sarina directs its profits toward initiatives that strengthen the local community.

“Scholarships are an investment not only in each student’s future, but also in the future of our entire community, and I congratulate Makylha Bourke and Makayli Moyle on their impressive efforts in applying for and attaining these scholarships,” Ms Franettovich said.

“By building local expertise and encouraging a commitment to lifelong learning, we can strengthen our community whilst nurturing future leaders and community citizens.”

SSHS 2025 Senior Schooling Scholarship recipients Makylha Bourke and Makayli Moyle expressed their gratitude for this “incredible opportunity”, noting their appreciation for Community Bank Sarina’s confidence in local students.

“When I found out I’d received the scholarship, I was honestly mixed emotions of shock, excitement and ready to keep pushing forward towards my goals,” Miss Bourke said.
“As I’ve been accepted into the SUN program at CQUniversity, I’m excited to keep working towards my dream career of becoming a high school HPE teacher through my primary education studies.”
“Being named a scholarship recipient was such an exciting surprise, and it opens up real opportunities as I work toward becoming a primary school teacher,” Miss Moyle said.
“Growing up in Sarina, I’ve seen the impact Community Bank Sarina has on our town, so it feels really special to be supported in this way – I’m also really grateful for this opportunity and encourage future Year 10 students to apply.”

Community Bank Sarina has partnered with SSHS since 2017 to offer scholarships and awards, creating valuable learning and development opportunities for local students.

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Sarina State High School scholarship and award recipients:

2026 Sarina State High School Scholarship
• Makayli Moyle
• Makylha Bourke

2025 Citizenship Awards
• Year 7 - Mia Borg
• Year 8 - Caye Shyra Maniguez
• Year 9 - Odessa Marshman
• Year 10 - Jett Vincent
• Year 11 - Wyatt McKewen
• Year 12 - Scott Lockie

2025 Excellence in Business Award
• Skyla Willan

2025 Employment Ready Award
• Rory Ewart

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Customer Relationship Manager Josie Dahtler, SSHS Scholarship recipient Makayli Moyle, Makylha Bourke and Manager Erin Ryley.

Customer Relationship Manager Josie Dahtler, SSHS Award recipients Lockie Scott, Wyatt McKewen, Jett Vincent, Odessa Marshman, Caye Shyra Maniguez, Mia Borg and Manager Erin Ryley.

Deputy Chair Maree Franettovich announcing SSHS awards and scholarship recipients alongside Manager Erin Ryley and Customer Relationship Manager Josie Dahtler. Photos supplied

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