Sydney Catholic Schools strives for excellence in VET by delivering quality training that is reflective of industry, and meets the needs of our diverse students. Our students and teachers are recognised at the Training Awards annually. In 2023, Sydney Catholic Schools celebrated the achievements of the following stars:
VET in schools Student of the Year
![Ayla-Ali](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/Ayla-Ali.jpg)
Ayla Ali
Winner Southern and South Western Sydney Region
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood
Teacher: Peter Waldersee
![Charlize-Ashby](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/Charlize-Ashby.jpg)
Charlize Ashby
State Winner and Winner Central and Northern Sydney Region
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Brigidine College Randwick
Teacher: Mrs Alethea Oliver
VET Teacher of the Year
![George-Frangioudakis](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/George-Frangioudakis.jpg)
George Frangioudakis
Finalist Southern and South Western Sydney Region
Automotive
Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood
Given the calibre of Sydney Catholic Schools’ students, in 2023, many students participated as Finalists in the Australian WorldSkills Competition in Melbourne; and four teachers/trainers were judges for Electrotechnology, Hairdressing, Hospitality and Plumbing. The following students gained a place in the national competition:
![Claudia-Walker](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/Claudia-Walker.jpg)
Claudia Walker
GOLD
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Marist Sisters College Woolwich
![George-Tsopei](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/George-Tsopei.jpg)
George Tsopei
SILVER
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
St Yon’s Trade Centre, LaSalle Collee Bankstown
Marist College Kogarah
![Felix-Gonzalez](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/Felix-Gonzalez.jpg)
Felix Gonzalez
SILVER
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
St Joseph’s Trade Centre, Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook
Freeman Catholic College
![Jessica-Nieradka](https://vet.syd.catholic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/171/2024/04/Jessica-Nieradka.jpg)
Jessica Nieradka
BRONZE
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood
Trinity Catholic College Auburn
Sydney Catholic Schools looks forward to sharing future successes with you.