12th grade Greek student, Dean Dimosthenis Tetoros , was honored with the Student Recognition Award by the Inner Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (IELLEN) charity organization, in recognition of his hard work, dedication, and overall performance throughout his school career.
Young Dean was one of eight students to receive the award at the organization’s annual event, which was held at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club and hosted by CEO Andrew Neophytou . The award was presented to the expatriate student by Brad Rowswell , who serves in the Victorian Parliament as the Shadow Minister for Education, Industrial Relations and Government Services.
Dean is studying for his VCE Vocational Major (VM) at Glen Eira College , while also completing his Certificate III in Design Fundamentals through TAFE . As part of his education, he is participating in a work experience program with the Greek Community of Melbourne , where his dedication, professionalism and strong work ethic resulted in him being offered a permanent position as a Junior Media Officer . Through this partnership, Dean has developed a particular interest in video editing and content creation , undertaking the filming of festivals and community events for the Greek community.
On the occasion of this great distinction, Dean expressed his deep gratitude to the school’s principal, Jane Thornton , the career guidance officer, Chris Kotsonis , and his classmates. At the same time, he praised the VCE Vocational Major program, describing it as an excellent opportunity for young people who want to gain practical skills and follow what they love. Looking to the future, Dean wishes to continue his studies in the creative arts , with an emphasis on design, visual storytelling and media production, remaining committed to developing a long-term career path within the Greek Community of Melbourne.
