Mother died when she was young and since her dad has
struggled with alcoholism.
Has few interests or hobbies apart from hanging out with
friends. Depends a lot on teacher leniency and understanding
and financially on government support.
Basically runs the household.
School
Year 11
Non-Tertiary Package
Subjects
Studied
Ranking
(1 =
best)
RE 8
English 1
Maths 4
Tourism 3
Human Movement 5
Media 1
(1 = best)
Hanging with friends 1
Monday
I do the
laundry, then Jordo sometimes comes over and we watch a
movie.
Tuesday
I visit
grandma, help her out and she makes me dinner.
Wednesday
Clean the
house, maybe go over to Jordan or Tash’s.
Thursday
Cleaning, some
homework if I can get the time or energy.
Friday
Leave dad
a note saying I’m going somewhere, his dinner is always
cooked
Saturday
Hang out with
friends at their house, pool or mall depends on weather and
mood
Sunday
clean and
do last minute homework
Communication
I’m ok at
communication. I always have to talk to teachers about
assignments and things, plus it is my responsibility to
liaise with the electricity and phone company about our
bills. I have learnt to communicate on the same level that
adults do, because dad is rarely sober or home to do so.
Negotiation
I am
really good at negotiation. As mentioned above, sometimes I
have to negotiate extensions on my assignments and also on
when bills are going to be paid. I have a way of being able
to reach agreement with other people.
Numerical
I am ok with
numbers. I don’t enjoy it all that much but I realise that
it is important to be able to budget and you need a good
basis numerically to be able to do so.
Technological
We don’t
own a computer anymore, the only reason I use technology is
with my mobile and the e-mail at school.
Social
I love my
social life. I am always hanging with my friends. We go to
the movies or parties, sometimes they come around and we
have a few drinks at my house because dad doesn’t care at
all and is rarely home. I can’t wait though til I am 18.
Physical
Physical:
I am happy with my body, even though I am pretty tall for my
age. I don’t really exercise outside of school, but I always
get involved in PE and human movement.
Creative
I don’t like
‘arty farty’ stuff at all.
Leadership
We don’t
have any real leaders in our group. Some of the girls parent
see me as being a bad influence, when really I’m not. My
friends don’t have to do anything if they don’t want to. I
think it’s just because I don’t have adult supervision that
they think I am a bad kid…. But I’m probably a lot more
mature than their daughters.
Practical
I like doing
things, I think I am a practical person. When I see
something that needs action then I get right in and do it.
Home duties
I am
responsible for keeping the house clean. I don’t mind,
besides it’s better than living in a pig sty. I also cook my
own dinner and dad’s when he is home. I am responsible for
waking him up and seeing that he gets to work (doesn’t
always happen), plus having his breakfast made. I also
sometimes help grandma with chores around her house.
I like that I am a pretty
self-sufficient and independent character. I think my talent is to
make anyone feel comfortable and part of the group. I don’t believe
in being exclusive with friends. I think I am pretty intelligent
despite the fact that not all of my homework arrives on time. I am
also very good at writing.
Casual work:
I haven’t had a casual job as yet, but I am thinking of just getting
a job at a fast food place or at the mall.
Work Experience: I hope to spend some time this and next year getting work
experience in child care. I absolutely love kids, perhaps because I
have no siblings.
• First aid
certificate
Your choice
Child care worker
Parent's expectation of you Not really concerned
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